Serrano Ham-Wrapped Figs

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1 cup dry red wine

1/4 teaspoon whole cloves

1/2 teaspoon allspice berries

1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns

16 dried Mission figs

2 ounces Serrano ham or prosciutto, sliced paper-thin

1 tablespoon sherry vinegar

For the crema:

1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (preferably La Peral; about 2 ounces)

4 ounces cream cheese

1/4 cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons buttermilk

1 tablespoon roasted garlic

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper