Chocolate Salami with Exotic Fruits

Name: Chocolate Salami with Exotic Fruits
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Dark chocolate 4.6 oz; Butter 1 ½ tbsp; Digestive biscuits 2.5 oz; Mix of dried fruits (exotic: pineapple, mango, and papaya) 1.8 oz; Dates pitted 1.75 oz; Ginger candied 0.375 oz; Dehydrated coconut 2 tsp; Rum ½ tbsp; Powdered sugar to taste

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407

Calories per serving

Energy Kcal 407
Carbohydrates g 56.5
of which sugars g 46.3
Protein g 4
Fats g 17.8
of which saturated fat g 10.84
Fiber g 4.7
Cholesterol mg 28
Sodium mg 55

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 15 min
Serving: 4
Cost: High

PRESENTATION

Chocolate salami is such a cool Italian dessert. And it really looks like a salami but—surprise—it’s a chocolatey dream come true. No-bake chocolate dessert, anyone? Traditionally, it’s got crumbled cookies, nuts, and rich chocolate, but hey, we're shaking things up with exotic fruits like dates, ginger, and coconut. Super super tasty. It’s a treat that’s both sweet and a bit tangy from the ginger. Coconut adds this moist richness that pairs—no question—with the crunch of the cookies. Each bite? A little adventure.

In Italy, chocolate salami is a holiday and family gathering favorite. But with these exotic twists? Pretty much perfect for any occasion. You want to wow your friends. Across Italy, folks use all sorts of ingredients, so adding dates and ginger is—frankly—not that wild. Just makes it more fun.

Trying this exotic fruit dessert is like a mini culinary journey without leaving your kitchen. For real. The chewy dates and zingy ginger? They give this no-bake chocolate dessert a fresh twist, while coconut keeps it tender and, honestly, interesting. It’s the kind of treat you slice up for a party or just keep in the fridge. Need a little something special? It’s there for you. Some folks even make a whole cake inspired by this—layering the Italian chocolate salami mixture between sponges. So festive.

This version is about enjoying new flavors in a familiar shape. It pairs super well with coffee or tea. For sure. With so many ways to switch up the ingredients, this dried fruit chocolate recipe turns a beloved Italian tradition into a creative project. In the end, you get this golden, colorful log—seriously good—that’s as fun to eat as it is to make. A true exotic fruit dessert with a touch of Italian soul and a whole lot of personality. And look, you’ll love it.

How to prepare Chocolate Salami with Exotic Fruits

To prepare the chocolate salami with exotic fruits, start by melting the chocolate in a bain-marie or microwave, then add the butter and mix until it melts 1. Set aside to cool slightly and in the meantime, chop the dried mango, pineapple, and papaya 2. Gather in a bowl and soak with rum 3.

In the meantime, also chop the candied ginger 4, the dried coconut 5, and the pitted dates 6.

Finally, crumble the cookies in a bowl 7 and proceed to form the chocolate salami. In the bowl with the melted chocolate mixed with butter, add the dates 8, the dried fruit mix that will have absorbed the rum in the meantime 9,

the coconut 10, the ginger 11, and finally the crumbled cookies 12.

Mix well until you get a homogeneous mixture and transfer it onto a sheet of parchment paper dusted with powdered sugar 13. Shape well with your hands, always using the parchment paper to help you, and form a large log 14. Finally, wrap the salami like a candy in the parchment paper by rolling and tightening the two ends 15.

Transfer onto a tray and let it set in the fridge for at least 1 hour 16. Once the time has passed, remove the parchment paper and slice your chocolate salami with exotic fruits 17 ready to be enjoyed 18.

Storage

The chocolate salami with exotic fruits can be stored in the refrigerator for 5-6 days in an airtight container. Alternatively, it can be frozen for up to 1 month.

Tip

Choose the dried fruit according to your taste so your chocolate salami with exotic fruits will always be different! For a non-alcoholic version, use orange juice.
Finally, if you like, you can make small salamis to give to friends and family or during a birthday party!

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