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Make Christmas Chocolate Salami Your Next Holiday Hit
By: Admin On: 19 December 2024
A festive chocolate biscuit cake with cranberry and orange Chocolate salami is a traditional European dessert made of chocolate, crushed biscuits, nuts, and sometimes dried fruits.
When you think of classic Christmas treats, chances are cookies, fruitcakes, and gingerbread come to mind. But if you want to surprise your holiday guests with something unique and utterly delicious, it's time to bring chocolate salami into the spotlight. Don’t worry—it doesn’t involve actual meat! This European-inspired dessert combines rich, chocolatey flavour with crunchy textures, all rolled up to resemble a traditional salami. Intrigued? Keep reading to learn how to make this no-bake treat the centrepiece of your holiday celebrations.
What Is Chocolate Salami?
Don’t be fooled by the name—chocolate salami is entirely sweet. Originating in Europe and especially popular in Italy and Portugal, this dessert is a mix of chocolate, crushed biscuits, nuts, and sometimes dried fruits. The mixture is shaped into a log, chilled, and sliced to resemble the look of cured salami. It’s festive, fun, and far easier to make than you might think. Plus, it adds a touch of old-world charm to your holiday spread.
Perfect for gifting or serving at your next Christmas party, chocolate salami is the kind of treat that will have everyone asking for the recipe. The best part? There's no need to turn on the oven!
How to Make Christmas Chocolate Salami
Here we use milk to keep the mixture soft and have added a festive touch with flavours of orange and the sharpness of cranberries.
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need (makes 1-2 logs, depending on size).
200g dark chocolate
100g unsalted butter, soft
2 tbsp golden syrup
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
75ml milk
2 tbsp Grand Marnier
200g choc chip cookies
50g almonds
50g mixed peel
zest of one orange
Icing sugar, for dusting
Instructions
1. Prepare Your Ingredients
Break the biscuits into small chunks, but don’t crush them completely—you want bite-sized pieces for a nice crunch.
If you’re using nuts, chop them roughly. Roast them briefly for extra flavour, if desired.
2. Melt the Chocolate
Use a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water to melt the dark chocolate. Stir occasionally until smooth and glossy. You can use the microwave but you need to work in short bursts and make sure it doesn't burn.
3. Mix It All Together
Stir in the softened butter, syrup, cocoa powder, milk and liqueur until well combined.
Add the biscuits, nuts, dried fruit and orange zest. Mix gently to ensure everything is evenly coated in the chocolate mixture.
4. Shape the Salami
Lay out a large piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Spoon the mixture onto the wrap and shape it into a log.
Roll it up tightly, twisting the ends of the wrap like a candy wrapper to hold its shape.
5. Chill Until Firm
Place the log in the refrigerator for at least 3-4 hours, or until it’s completely firm. If you’re in a hurry, the freezer can speed things up.
6. Final Touches
Once firm, remove the wrap and dust the log with icing sugar to complete the "salami" effect. Slice into rounds and serve!
So there you have it. A quick and easy festive treat. Why not make a batch (or two) and share it with your loved ones this Christmas? Maybe even start a new tradition?
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