This Prosciutto Halloween Hand is the perfect creepy appetizer for your Halloween party! Made with prosciutto and mozzarella cheese, this severed hand will be a spooky addition to your spread. Serve it with crackers or bread for a delicious and frightening treat.
If you really want to creep out your guests at your Halloween party make this prosciutto hand. It looks so realistic and eerie from the texture of prosciutto but totally edible and delicious.
The combination of savory prosciutto and mozzarella cheese wrapped around a hand-shaped mold, creates an explosion of flavors that will have your guests coming back for seconds (and maybe even thirds!). After all, who can resist indulging in something so wickedly tempting?
Creating a realistic-looking severed hand out of prosciutto may sound daunting, but fear not – we’ve got you covered with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips along the way.
Trust us, the reactions from your friends and family will be well worth the effort.
Why You’ll Love This Creepy Hand Appetizer
- Showstopper Presentation!
- Customizable Ingredients!
- Easy to Assemble!
- Delicious Savory Flavor!
- Perfect for a Crowd!
Halloween Hand Ingredients
- Mozzarella cheese log
- Prosciutto slices
- 5 Prosciutto and mozzarella rolls
- Crackers for serving
Recipe Variations & Helpful Tips
- Make it more spooky by adding almond slivers as fingernails.
- Swap mozzarella log for a cheese dip (either homemade or premade).
- If you can find the prosciutto and mozzarella rolls, you can make fingers out of mozzarella cheese sticks and cover with prosciutto.
How to Make a Prosciutto Creepy Hand
Lay a piece of parchment paper down and place mozzarella roll on top. Cut a portion of off to use to make the hand.
Shape the hand part and add the fingers and push in slightly to secure them in place.
Layer the slices of prosciutto over the shape of the hand (trimming where needed) till you get the look of a real hand.
Transfer to a serving platter or a coffin shaped board with crackers and a cheese knife.
How to Store
To maintain the freshness, wrap tightly in plastic wrap or an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
FAQs
Yes, you can prepare the Halloween hand appetizer a day in advance. Wrap it tightly with plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Yes, you could but the hand might not look as realistic. Salami or Bresaola might be similar to prosciutto and good alternatives to use.
Yes, this recipe is naturally gluten-free as it only consists of meat and cheese. However, if you choose to serve it with bread or crackers, be sure to provide gluten-free options for those with dietary restrictions.
More Appetizer Recipes for Halloween
- Bone breadsticks and Ghost Pepperoni Pizza Dip
- Spooky Halloween Charcuterie Board
- Purple People Eater Pretzels
- Apple Monster Mouths
- Banana Ghosts and Clementine Pumpkins
Recipe
Creepy Halloween Hand Appetizer
Ingredients
- Mozzarella cheese log
- Prosciutto slices
- 5 Prosciutto and mozzarella rolls
- Crackers for serving
Instructions
- Lay a piece of parchment paper down and place mozzarella roll on top. Cut a portion of off to use to make the hand.
- Shape the hand part and add the fingers and push in slightly to secure them in place.
- Layer the slices of prosciutto over the shape of the hand (trimming where needed) till you get the look of a real hand.
- Transfer to a serving platter or a coffin shaped board with crackers and a cheese knife.
Notes
Nutrition Disclosure
Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
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