Description
Sweet chocolate salami from Portugal delights dessert enthusiasts with its unique no-bake charm. Chocolate lovers appreciate this simple confection’s rich blend of cocoa, cookies, and delightful textures you can enjoy right away.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 oz (200g) dark chocolate (chopped)
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter (cubed)
- ⅓ cup (67 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (optional, or substitute with 2 tbsps milk for egg-free version)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 7 oz (200g) plain biscuits or cookies (e.g., Digestive, Tea Biscuits, or Graham Crackers), broken into small pieces
- ½ cup (60 g) chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts, hazelnuts, or almonds)
- ¼ cup (40 g) raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
- powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Chocolate Melting: Gently melt dark chocolate and butter in a double boiler, stirring until achieving a glossy, uniform consistency.
- Sugar Integration: Remove from heat and whisk granulated sugar into the chocolate mixture until completely dissolved, creating a smooth base.
- Liquid Foundation: Blend egg or milk and vanilla extract into the chocolate mixture, ensuring a rich, homogeneous liquid.
- Ingredient Incorporation: Fold crumbled biscuits, chopped almonds, and dried fruits into the chocolate blend, coating each ingredient thoroughly.
- Log Formation: Spread plastic wrap and transfer the chocolate mixture to the center, using the wrap to shape a compact cylindrical log resembling traditional salami.
- Wrapping and Chilling: Tightly wrap the log, twisting ends securely, then refrigerate for a minimum of two hours to solidify and develop intense flavor.
- Finishing Touch: Unwrap the chilled log and dust generously with powdered sugar to create an authentic salami-like appearance, then slice into thin, elegant rounds.
Notes
- Choose High-Quality Chocolate: Select premium dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa for a rich, intense flavor that elevates the entire dessert.
- Maintain Precise Temperature: Melt chocolate and butter slowly over low heat to prevent seizing or burning, creating a smooth, glossy base for your chocolate salami.
- Balance Biscuit Texture: Break cookies into varied sizes to create an interesting, rustic texture that adds depth and visual appeal to the final dessert.
- Control Moisture Carefully: Pat dried fruits thoroughly to remove excess moisture, preventing the chocolate mixture from becoming too wet or losing its firm consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg