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Chocolate Salami

A classic no-bake dessert made with rich dark chocolate, crushed cookies, and chopped pistachios shaped into a log and sliced.

25 minEasyServes 10240 cal/serving

ItalianDessertStovetopVegetarianEgg-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 6 oz Maria cookies, crushed
  • 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt 8 oz chopped dark chocolate and 1/4 cup cubed unsalted butter together in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, stirring until smooth.

  2. 2

    Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream and 1 tsp vanilla extract.

  3. 3

    Fold in 6 oz crushed Maria cookies and 1/2 cup chopped shelled pistachios until completely coated in chocolate.

  4. 4

    Spoon mixture onto parchment paper, roll tightly into a log shape, and chill for at least 3 hours until firm.

  5. 5

    Unwrap the log, coat generously with 2 tbsp powdered sugar, and slice into rounds.

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Questions

What can I use instead of powdered sugar in Chocolate Salami?

The entry for Chocolate Salami calls for 2 tbsp powdered sugar. In its place: Blend granulated sugar with a teaspoon of cornstarch per cup until fine.

Can I make Chocolate Salami dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Chocolate Salami is 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed, 1/4 cup heavy cream. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Chocolate Salami vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed and 1/4 cup heavy cream. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

Does Chocolate Salami contain tree nuts?

Yes: 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, chopped. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and tree nuts. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Chocolate Salami?

One serving (the recipe makes 10) is about 240 calories, with 4 g protein, 26 g carbohydrate and 14 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 85 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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