The German cheese dish made by mixing soft Camembert with butter, paprika, and onions is Obatzda.
Obatzda is a Bavarian cheese spread traditionally prepared by mashing ripe Camembert or a similar soft cheese with butter. Paprika gives it a characteristic reddish color, while onions, salt, and pepper add savory flavor. Some recipes include beer, caraway, or cream cheese, so texture and seasoning vary.
The spread is strongly associated with Bavarian beer gardens, where it is commonly served with pretzels, rye bread, radishes, or raw onions. Its name comes from a Bavarian dialect expression meaning something like “mixed together” or “mashed.”
Obatzda is not a melted cheese fondue. It is generally served as a cool or room-temperature spread, and the cheese is blended rather than heated until liquid. In 2015, the name “Bayerischer Obazda” received protected geographical indication status within the European Union.