Chocolate Salami
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Chilling Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
30 slices
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Calories
71 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
Portuguese
Chocolate Salami
Description
This dessert blends finely crushed Maria cookies with toasted nuts, creating a base with a mix of textures. Semi-sweet chocolate and butter are melted together with milk and optional alcohol, then combined with the crumb mixture to bind everything. After shaping into a log with parchment or plastic wrap, it is refrigerated for several hours until it firms up.
Once chilled, the chocolate log is rolled in powdered sugar to mimic the appearance of salami casing and then sliced. The result is a rich, dense dessert with contrasting textures from the crunchy biscuits and nuts. It is suited for serving as a unique sweet snack or party treat.
Storage in the refrigerator or freezer is recommended; if frozen, allow it to warm slightly at room temperature before slicing for easier cutting. Various nuts or dried fruits can be added in small quantities to customize the flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup Bolacha Maria cookie or any tea biscuit/digestive biscuit/vanilla cookie, traditionally Portuguese
- ¼ cup nut toasted, coarsely chopped (optional, of choice
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate
- ¾ butter unsalted, stick
- 6 tablespoon milk
- alcohol ex. Kahlua, Amaretto, brandy, rum, optional, a splash, of choice
- 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.
Notes
- Optional mix-ins include up to ¼ cup combined toasted cashews, pistachios, coconut, pine nuts, almonds, or chopped dried fruits like figs or cherries for varied flavor and texture.
- Store the finished log in the refrigerator or freezer; if frozen, thaw briefly before slicing for easier cuts.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 30slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 71 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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