Italian Chocolate Salami Recipe
Italian Chocolate Salami is a no-bake, indulgent dessert that combines rich dark chocolate, crunchy tea biscuits, and toasted almonds to create a treat resembling salami in appearance. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for fans of chocolate and nuts, offering a delightful balance between smooth chocolate and crunchy texture, and is chilled to set before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 23 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3½ ounces good quality dark chocolate (melted)
- ¼ cup milk
- 7 tablespoons butter, soft*
- 2 cups broken social tea biscuits
- ¼ cup fine sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened Dutch processed cocoa (sifted)
- 1 pinch salt
- ¼ cup finely chopped almonds (optional)
Extras
- ¼ cup powdered sugar for rolling
Notes
- If using unsalted butter, add ¼ teaspoon of salt.
- Use a good quality butter for best texture and flavor.
- Toast almonds before chopping to enhance flavor.
Instructions
- Toast the Almonds: Preheat your oven and spread almonds (or other nuts if substituting) in a single layer on an ungreased baking or cookie sheet. Bake for 5 to 8 minutes until slightly golden, then immediately remove to a clean bowl to cool. Once cooled, finely chop the nuts.
- Melt Chocolate Mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl or over a bain-marie, gently melt the dark chocolate together with the milk and softened butter until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: Break the social tea biscuits into small pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl. Add the sifted cocoa powder, fine sugar, salt, and the chopped toasted almonds. Mix to combine these dry ingredients thoroughly.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the dry ingredients in the bowl. Stir thoroughly to combine everything evenly. If the mixture feels too dry and crumbly, warm a little extra milk and add it gradually to bring the mixture together to a slightly sticky consistency.
- Shape the Salami: Lay out a large piece of parchment paper on your work surface. Transfer the mixture onto the paper and shape it into a log roughly 11-12 inches (30-31 cm) in length. Wrap the parchment paper tightly around the log, sealing the edges to maintain shape.
- Chill: Place the wrapped log in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours or preferably overnight. This chilling time allows the mixture to firm up and set properly.
- Serve: Before serving, unwrap the chilled chocolate salami and roll it in powdered sugar to mimic the classic salami rind effect. Slice into rounds and enjoy this deliciously rich dessert.
Notes
- Toasting nuts enhances their flavor and aroma.
- Use quality dark chocolate for richer taste.
- Adding a little warm milk can help adjust the texture if the mixture is too dry.
- Letting the salami chill overnight improves firmness and flavor.
- Rolling in powdered sugar not only adds sweetness but replicates the traditional salami look.
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