Italian Chocolate Salami (salame di cioccolato)

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Italian Chocolate Salami (salame di cioccolato)

This Chocolate Salami is pure magic for chocolate lovers. Imagine a rich, velvety chocolate mixture speckled with crunchy cookie and nut “gems,” rolled up and chilled into what looks like a salami! A little slice of chocolate paradise!

Prep Time15

Chill Time4

Total Time4 15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Italian

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: Almonds, chickpea chocolate chip cookies, Chocolate Dessert Recipes, Chocolate Salami, Pistachios

Servings: slices

Calories: 227kcal

Author: Alisa Infanti

Ingredients

4.5 oz vanilla tea biscuits, broken into pieces
2 oz shelled pistachios, coarsely chopped
2 oz slivered almonds
12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
6 tbsp unsalted butter
¼ cup heavy cream
2 tbsp powdered sugar (optional)

Instructions

Start by breaking the cookies apart into small pieces. Separate the bigger pieces from the crumbs and discard the crumbs.
Add the slivered almonds to a large pan over medium heat and toast them for about 2-3 minutes. Remove them when they start to turn golden and their aroma fills the air. Do not burn.
In a large microwave safe bowl add the chocolate chips and butter and microwave on high for 90 seconds. If the chocolate chips are not soft and the butter not melted, microwave for another 30 seconds until the butter is melted and the chocolate chips are very soft.
Add the cream and mix the chocolate, butter and cream together until combined. Some chips may hold their form, so squish them against the edge of the bowl so that the chocolate mixture is smooth and not lumpy.
Add the broken cookies, chopped pistachios and toasted almonds to the bowl with the chocolate and mix to combine.
Roll out a layer of plastic wrap onto a flat surface. Spoon the chocolate cookie mixture onto the plastic wrap lengthwise. Fold the plastic wrap over the chocolae to seal and roll into a 9" log. Add another layer of plastic wrap to tightly roll it to a 9" long and 3" wide diameter log. Twist the ends of the plastic wrap closed and seal with clips, tying or with string.
Place the chocolate salami in the fridge to set for 30 minutes. Then when it is firmer take it back out and roll it again so it is round on all sides. When it is warm and first put in the fridge it may become flat on the bottom so after it firms up rolling it again will help it maintain its roundness.
Before serving remove the chocolate salami from the fridge for about 30 minutes. Then dust it if you like with the powdered sugar before slicing into 1/2" rounds.

Notes

Storage:

Chocolate salami can be stored in the fridge for up to a week or frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator.

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