Prep Time::30 mins
Freeze Time:: 2 hrs
Chill Time:: 1 hr
Total Time:: 3 hrs 30 mins
Servings::24
Ingredients
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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
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.
Trace your hand on a piece of parchment. Turn parchment over, and place on a baking sheet.
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.
Cover with plastic wrap and freeze until very firm, about 1 hour.
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.
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.
Chef John