“Horrible Hand” Ham and Cheese Board

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds cream cheese, softened

  • 1/3 cup finely chopped roasted red pepper

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

  • 1/2 teaspoon greshly ground black pepper

  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

For the Board:

  • 6 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, or other cured ham

  • crackers or bread to serve

Directions

  1. Add cream cheese, red pepper, parsley, black pepper, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne to a bowl and mix thoroughly. Cover surface with plastic wrap, and chill until firm, about 30 minutes.

  2. Trace your hand on a piece of parchment. Turn parchment over, and place on a baking sheet. 

  3. Use two teaspoons to fill in the hand template with the chilled cheese mixture. Build cheese up in appropriate spots to form the 3-dimensional shape of a hand and wrist.

  4. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze until very firm, about 1 hour. 

  5. Use a knife to separate fingers from hand and hand from wrist. Wrap each piece with prosciutto, tucking extra meat underneath. Cover, and place in freezer about 1 hour, or until ready to complete assembling the hand.

  6. Place the hand section on a serving board first, then attach the fingers and the wrist. Use your own hand as a reference for placing parts of the hand. Use more prosciutto to cover seams, and to add detail and definition. Refrigerate until ready to serve. 

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