Liptauer

Ingredients

• 2 cups (16 oz.) Topfen, also called Quark
• 1/2 small onion (about 1-2 oz.), trimmed, peeled, minced
• 15 medium-large sized pickled capers, drained, minced
• 1 medium size pickle, minced (optional)
• 1 bunch fresh chives, rinced, snipped finely (about 4 Tablespoons OR about 1 oz.)
• 1 teaspoon mild (Edelsuess type) paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon ground caraway seeds
• 1/2-1 teaspoon anchovy paste (1 large squirt)
• 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 1 teaspoon beer (optional)
• salt (to taste)
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper