Italian Chocolate Salami (Eggless)
A classic Italian no-bake dessert made with rich chocolate, crushed biscuits, and a touch of liqueur — this Eggless Chocolate Salami is creamy, crunchy, and completely irresistible.
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 334kcal
Ingredients
- 7 oz Dry Biscuits like tea biscuits or digestive cookies
- ⅔ cup Butter softened
- 3 oz Dark Chocolate at least 60–70% cocoa
- ½ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- ⅓ cup Fine Sugar or up to ½ cup (100 g) if you prefer it sweeter
- ⅔ cup Toasted Hazelnuts
- 3 tablespoon Milk or Coffee
- 1 teaspoon Rum or Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- If your hazelnuts aren't already toasted, you can toast them in a skillet on medium heat, tossing frequently.
- In a large bowl, break the biscuits into small pieces (not crumbs, but bite-sized chunks for texture). Add the hazelnuts and set aside.7 oz Dry Biscuits, ⅔ cup Toasted Hazelnuts
- In a small saucepan or heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate over low heat (or in short microwave bursts). Stir until smooth and glossy.3 oz Dark Chocolate
- Add the cocoa powder, sugar, milk (or coffee), and rum (or vanilla extract) to the biscuits and hazelnuts. Stir until fully combined.½ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, ⅓ cup Fine Sugar, 3 tablespoon Milk or Coffee, 1 teaspoon Rum or Vanilla Extract
- Add the softened butter and the melted chocolate to the other ingredients. Mix well with a spatula or your hands until all the biscuits are evenly coated and the mixture holds together.⅔ cup Butter
- Transfer the mixture onto a sheet of parchment paper. Shape it into a log about 5 cm (2 inches) thick, roll tightly, pressing well to remove air bubbles, and twist the ends to seal.
- Refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours, or until firm.
- Unwrap, roll in powdered sugar or cocoa powder, and slice into rounds before serving.
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Notes
- If the mixture feels too soft to shape, refrigerate it for 15–20 minutes first.
- You can also freeze it for up to 2 months — just thaw in the fridge before serving.
- Try adding orange zest or a spoonful of espresso for a flavor twist.
Nutrition
Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 204mg | Potassium: 225mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 391IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 3mg
