Chocolate Salami

This no-bake Chocolate Salami is an easy treat to whip up and can be easily customized using whatever pantry ingredients you have on hand!

I was living in a student dorm in Norway the first time I had chocolate salami. Several Italian students were organizing a large dinner party and everybody in the building was roped into helping with it. I was tasked with cooking the chocolate salami – which I had never tasted or even heard of before. The recipe turned out to be so simple that I finished it with minimal supervision!

Slice of chocolate salami with cookies and nuts.

Key ingredients

  • Semisweet chocolate: Make sure to use bar chocolate as opposed to chocolate chips. Finely chopped bar chocolate will melt more smoothly.
  • Unsalted butter: Butter is melted with the chocolate to form a luxuriously smooth mixture to coat the cookies.
  • Cookies: Choose a firm, crunchy cookie that will hold its texture when mixed with the melted chocolate. Digestive biscuits, animal crackers and Biscoff cookies are my favorite options.
  • Orange zest: Orange zest adds a bright, citrusy note that complements the richness of the chocolate. Be sure to use just the outer layer of the orange peel, avoiding the bitter white pith.

Optional add-ins: You can also mix in some chopped almonds or hazelnuts for some extra crunch or pour in a tablespoon or two of Grand Marnier or Triple Sec to get a fruity flavor. If adding nuts, simply reduce the amount of cookies by the amount of nuts.

Measured ingredients to make chocolate salami.

Step by step photos

Animal cracker pieces in bowl.

Step 1: Break the cookies into pieces and combine with the orange zest.

Butter and chocolate mixture before melting.

Step 2: Melt the chocolate and butter in the microwave until smooth.

Melted chocolate and butter being mixed into crushed cookies.

Step 3: Pour the chocolate mixture over the cookies and orange zest and gently mix to combine.

Chocolate salami mixture rolled up in parchment paper.

Step 4: Use parchment paper or plastic wrap to form the chocolate mixture into a log. Chill until solid.

Storage

Chocolate salami can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

If slicing from frozen, allow the chocolate salami to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to soften slightly.

Chocolate salami log with cookies and nuts.

Expert tips and tricks

  • Chop the chocolate finely. The finer the chocolate pieces, the quicker and more evenly they’ll melt. This also reduces the risk of overheating, which can cause the chocolate mixture to seize.
  • Break the cookies into bite-sized pieces. This is best to do with your hands. Avoid using a food processor or crushing them in a bag, as this can create crumbs or pieces that are too small.
  • Slice with a warm knife. For clean cuts, warm your knife under hot water, dry it off, and slice. This makes cutting through the chilled chocolate easier and results in neater rounds.
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Slice of chocolate salami on cutting board.

Chocolate Salami Recipe


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Description

This Chocolate Salami is a simple no-bake dessert that is easy to whip up and full of flavor!


Ingredients

  • 5 ounces (150 gramscookies*, broken into smaller pieces
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest, grated
  • 9 ounces (250 gramssemisweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, cut into small cubes

Instructions

  1. Combine the cookie pieces and orange zest in a medium mixing bowl.
  2. Place the chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl. Microwave in 15 second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
  3. Pour the chocolate mixture over the cookie pieces and gently mix until all of the cookie pieces are well coated.
  4. Pour the mixture onto a piece of baking paper or plastic wrap. Use a spatula to form into a rough log then roll up using the baking paper or plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator for 2 hours or until firm.
  5. Cut into rounds and serve.

Notes

Cookies: For this recipe, you’ll need a simple, hard cookie. I recommend digestive biscuits, Biscoff cookies or even animal crackers.

Adding nuts: If you use nuts, reduce the amount of cookies by the amount of nuts.

Storage: Chocolate salami can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No Bake
  • Cuisine: Italian

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