Chocolate Salami

Chocolate salami is a no-bake dessert, highly appreciated in Italy and simple to prepare. Here is the recipe with quantities for about 8-10 servings:

Ingredients

• 200 g dry biscuits (such as Oro Saiwa or similar)
• 150 g butter at room temperature
• 150 g powdered sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• 150 g dark chocolate
• 50 g unsweetened cocoa powder
• 100 g chopped hazelnuts or almonds (optional)
• A pinch of salt
• Rum or other liqueur to taste (optional)
• Powdered sugar for decoration (optional)

Preparation

1. Start by coarsely chopping the biscuits in a large bowl.
2. Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave, being careful not to burn it.
3. Mix the softened butter with the powdered sugar until you obtain a smooth cream.
4. Add the egg yolks to the butter and sugar mixture, stirring thoroughly.
5. Incorporate the melted chocolate into the cream mixture, then add the cocoa powder and a pinch of salt, mixing until homogeneous.
6. Add the chopped biscuits (and the liqueur if you decide to use it) to the chocolate mixture and stir well.
7. If desired, you can also add the chopped hazelnuts or almonds at this stage.
8. Pour the mixture onto a sheet of parchment paper and shape it into a salami, rolling it tightly and sealing the ends.
9. Let the chocolate salami firm up in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
10. Before serving, dust with powdered sugar to create the ‘salami’ effect.

Trivia

Chocolate salami is not an ancient dessert but rather a relatively modern recipe that has spread to many countries with various versions, sometimes including the addition of dried fruit or candied peel. Beyond Italian borders, it is known in Portugal as “Salame de chocolate” and is also popular in some regions of Greece. It is a versatile and creative treat, allowing you to experiment with additional ingredients according to your personal taste.