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Chocolate Salami
This chocolate salami is an easy, traditional Portuguese no-bake dessert that can be customized with your favorite nuts or dried fruits, and is made ahead of time, it’s ideal for entertaining.
Prep Time
15 mins
Chilling Time
3 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 30 slices
Calories: 71 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Portuguese
Ingredients
- ¾ cup traditionally Portuguese Bolacha Maria (or any tea biscuit/digestive biscuit/vanilla cookie)
- ¼ cup nut of choice (toasted, coarsely chopped (optional))
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate
- ¾ stick unsalted butter
- 6 tablespoon milk
- A splash of alcohol of choice (ex. Kahlua, Amaretto, brandy, rum, optional)
- powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Place biscuits in a large zip lock bag and crush them using a rolling pin until you have small and coarse crumbs. Transfer crumbs to a large bowl and stir in nuts.
- In a medium bowl place chocolate and butter. Heat in the microwave or in a double boiler until melted and smooth. Add milk and alcohol, if using, and stir. Add in chocolate mixture to crumb mixture and mix until combined.
- Spread the mixture onto parchment paper or plastic wrap. Shape it into a log using a spatula or spoon. Roll up the paper and twist the ends to seal. Place in the fridge for 3-4 hours until firm.
- After chilling, remove log from the paper, dust with icing sugar on all sides. Use your hands to spread the icing sugar evenly over the log.
- Slice into pieces and serve.
- Store in the fridge or freezer. If kept in the freezer, place at room temperature for a few minutes before cutting or serving.
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Notes
- Optional embellishments (no more than ¼ cup total) • toasted cashews, chopped • toasted pistachios, chopped • coconut, shredded • toasted pine nuts • toasted slivered almonds • dried figs, chopped • dried cherries
Nutrition Information
Calories
71kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
33mg
(1%)
Potassium
50mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
13IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 30slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 71
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 71kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 33mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 50mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 13IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.