Chocolate salami
Delicious and easy sweet treat, loved by generations. It is one of the simplest yet genius desserts that you can prepare in minutes and serve in different occasions.
Servings: 8
Calories: 246kcal
Ingredients
- 1 stick/ 113 g butter
- 50 g /1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting
- 100 g/ 3.5 oz white cookies, tea cookies, vanilla wafers, digestives, graham crackers, etc.
- ½ cup/ 60 g raw hazelnuts, chopped
- 2 teaspoon rum extract
- 6 tbsp/ 40 g cocoa powder , with at least 20% cocoa butter content
- 2 tbsp/ 30 ml milk
Instructions
- Toast the hazelnuts in a dry pan over medium heat until they turn slightly golden around the edges. Stir frequently to avoid burning.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add the rum extract, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder. Stir until smooth and well combined.
- Break the cookies into pieces and add them to the cocoa mixture. Then add the toasted hazelnuts.
- Mix well to ensure the cookies and nuts are fully coated in the chocolate mixture. If the mixture is still hot, let it cool slightly.
- Transfer the mixture onto a sheet of plastic wrap or baking paper. Wrap it tightly and shape it into a log, resembling a salami. Roll the wrapped log gently on the countertop to achieve a rounder shape.
- Refrigerate for 3-4 hours until firm.
- Once chilled, unwrap the chocolate salami and dust it generously with powdered sugar. Slice into thin rounds with a sharp knife.
Notes
- Store the chocolate salami in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.
- You can freeze it wrapped in plastic wrap for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 140mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 375IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 2mg
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