Chocolate salami

Name: Chocolate salami
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Dark chocolate (55%) 7 oz; Butter ½ cup; Cookies 3.5 oz; Sugar ¾ cup; Rum 2 tbsp; Unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tbsp; Powdered sugar to taste

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Vegetarian

Difficulty: Very easy
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 5 min
Serving: 8
Cost: Low
Note + the firming time in the refrigerator (at least 2-3 h)

PRESENTATION

Rich chocolate flavor and a fun sliceable shape make chocolate salami a go-to no-bake dessert for all kinds of family moments. This classic Italian dessert stands out on any dessert table thanks to its dark chocolate color and pretty cookie bits running through each slice. That sweet and crunchy texture catches your eye every time...and honestly, it never disappoints at home parties, school events, or even for a simple after-dinner treat. Soft, slightly chewy, and truly great with a cup of coffee or glass of milk, this is one of those desserts people talk about because it really looks different but feels super familiar once you try it. Kids love the fun, salami-like look—kind of a conversation starter on holiday trays—while adults appreciate the smooth chocolate and those little hits of crunch from the biscuit and nut pieces. You’ll probably find it's often the first thing to disappear at birthday parties, since everyone tends to come back for that second piece (or third).

Busy families really appreciate a chocolate dessert that feels both special and easy to keep on hand. Great for making ahead since chocolate salami keeps good in the fridge for days—simple for packed schedules or those moments when friends drop by and you need something DELICIOUS ready to serve. Not too rich, not too crumbly, just a nice balance that's reliable for all the picky eaters in the family. One of its best tricks is versatility: personalize with extra nuts or mini marshmallows (kids like it this way), or slice a little thinner for a light after-lunch treat. Works just as well as a quick dessert for last-minute guests as it does next to fancy cakes during big family celebrations, and quite a few home cooks find it makes a perfect homemade gift (wrap a few slices in parchment, tie with string—done). Couple it with a scoop of ice cream or spoon of whipped cream to make things a bit more fun...works great every time. This traditional Italian crowd-pleaser keeps everyone happy—home bakers return to this chocolate ganache classic because it’s nice, adaptable, and always a hit for every kind of get-together or celebration.

INGREDIENTS

Dark chocolate 7 oz (200 g) - (55%)

Butter ½ cup (100 g)

Cookies 3.5 oz (100 g)

Sugar ¾ cup (150 g)

Rum 2 tbsp (10 g)

Unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tbsp (10 g)

to decorate: Powdered sugar to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Chocolate salami

To prepare the chocolate salami, first take the ingredients out of the refrigerator so that they are at room temperature. Chop the dark chocolate with a knife 1 and melt it in the microwave or in a bain-marie 2, then let it cool. Meanwhile, pour the butter and sugar into a separate bowl 3 and start working with a whip.

When you have reduced the butter to cream, pour the rum slowly while continuing to mix 4. Finally add the warm chocolate 5, give a quick stir and also add the unswetened cocoa powder, making sure to mix everything until you get a homogeneous mixture 6.

Crumble the dry biscuits with your hands 7 and add them to the chocolate mixture 8, then mix with a spatula to incorporate them evenly 9.

Now take a sheet of baking paper and pour the mixture into the center, shaping it with your hands to give it a cylindrical shape 10. Lift the bottom flap and wrap the paper around the cylinder 11, then roll up the ends to seal it 12.

Transfer the roll to the refrigerator and let it harden for at least 2-3 hours 13. After this time, remove the baking paper 14 and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Your chocolate salami is ready to be sliced and enjoyed 15!

Storage

The chocolate salami can be stored in the refrigerator for 5-6 days, closed in an airtight container. You can freeze it for a month at most; it is recommended to defrost it in the refrigerator and leave it at room temperature for an hour before cutting and serving it.

Tips

As an alternative to rum, you can flavor the dessert with another liqueur of your choice and for a non-alcoholic version you can use the same dose of orange juice.

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