This easy and fun treat made with chocolate, nuts, biscotti, and dried figs resembles salami and when sliced, it yields delectable cookies. No-bake eggless chocolate salami recipe is Europe's favorite Christmas treat and a snack year-round.
Best of all, it makes the perfect edible gift!
Rumor has it that this dessert originated in Portugal and Italy but quickly became popular across Europe. Most recipes use egg yolks but I try not to mess with them if I don't have to.
I'm never sure if they're cooked enough. To think that my favorite childhood treat was raw egg yolk whipped with sugar. Eek!
What's to love about this chocolate salami?
This chocolate salami was the only dessert my mom could make without messing it up. If she could do it, so can you. For the record, my mom is an excellent cook but when it comes to baking, she's got two left hands. 🙂
If you're too are not a baker, you'll love this recipe and my edible Christmas candles. It doesn't get easier than that.
Who doesn't love an easy and quick holiday treat? The best part, this chocolate salami is undeniably delicious!
Although we change cookies every year, my childhood friend and I always include this salami in our Christmas cookie baking tradition. It's a must-have! Serve them along with these mushroom-shaped cookies and get everyone confused, ha. They'd be a good treat for April Fool's day! 😀
How to Make No-Bake Eggless Chocolate Salami?
- Melt the chocolate and butter over low heat or a double boiler until smooth and all chocolate has melted. If the mixture is too thick, add cream or milk. Remove from the heat.
- Add the remaining ingredients except for sugar. Mix well. Let it cool.
- Spread half the mixture onto plastic wrap or parchment paper and shape it into a log. Roll up the paper and twist the ends to seal. Roll it back and forth on a work surface a few times to make the log evenly round. Repeat with the remaining chocolate mixture. Place the logs in the refrigerator until firm, about 1 hour.
- Roll each log in the powdered sugar to coat. Brush off excess sugar. Wrap it up in kitchen twine to give it an authentic salami look (optional).
- To serve, let the logs sit at room temperature for 10 minutes. Using a serrated knife, cut the logs into ½-inch thick slices. Keep refrigerated.
- POLISH WALNUT KIFLIES
- GINGERBREAD COOKIE VILLAGE
- OATMEAL COOKIE BARS
- EDIBLE CHRISTMAS CANDLES
- COCONUT CHOCOLATE COVERED STUFFED FIGS
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No-Bake Eggless Chocolate Salami
EQUIPMENT
- Kitchen twine
Ingredients
- 10 oz dark chocolate chips, like Ghirardelli
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk, if necessary
- 1 cup mixed nuts, chopped (pecans, walnuts, pistachios, hazelnuts, or slivered almonds)
- 10 dried figs, stem removed and chopped
- 2 plain biscotti, crushed
- 1 teaspoon orange zest or orange extract
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons spiced rum, Kahlua or Amaretto (optional)
- powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate and butter over a low heat or a double boiler until smooth and all chocolate has melted. If the mixture is too thick, add cream or milk. Remove from the heat.
- Add the remaining ingredients except for sugar. Mix well. Let it cool.
- Spread half the mixture onto plastic wrap or parchment paper and shape it into a log. Roll up the paper and twist the ends to seal. Roll back and forth on a work surface a few times to make the log evenly round. Repeat with the remaining chocolate mixture. Place the logs in the refrigerator until firm, about 1 hour.
- Roll each log in the powdered sugar to coat. Brush off excess sugar. Wrap it up in kitchen twine to give it an authentic salami look (optional).
- To serve, let the logs sit at room temperature for 10 minutes. Using a serrated knife, cut the logs into ½-inch thick slices. Keep refrigerated.
Notes
- You can use Nilla wafers or digestive biscuits (about 1 cup) instead of biscotti and any nuts you have on hand.
- Don't get tempted to form this into one large and thick salami. It will break and crumble when you try to cut it.
Carlie says
How long would these last once made? Wondering if I need to put a date on it for a Christmas gift.
Jas says
Hi, Carlie! There's nothing perishable in this recipe (unless you have to add milk) so it can last up to three weeks, refrigerated. They should be at room temperature when slicing, otherwise, they will break. Thank you for stopping in! 🙂
Colleen says
So, this is brilliant and it looks so fun and whimsical! Thanks for sharing on Friday Frenzy! Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck - Colleen
Jas says
Awe, thank you, Colleen! Makes me happy that you like them 🙂
Jennifer Dawn says
Yum! This looks and sounds amazing! Thank you for sharing it at last week's link party. I hope you'll stop by again for the party that just went live. Merry Christmas! 🙂
Jas says
Thank you, Jennifer! I'm so glad you like it. Happy holidays!
Beverly says
Jas,
I love this recipe. Wish I had had it last week when I was making some cookie gifts for work. Saving for next year’s gift box. Stop by Thursday Favorite Things this week since you are being featured.
Your presentation is always so lovely.
Hugs,
Bec
Jas says
Thank you, Beverly, for the feature! So glad you like it. There's always the next year. 😉
Carrie @ Carrie's Home Cooking says
This sounds wonderful!!! Thank you for sharing on the Whisk It Wednesday link party/ I hope to see you there tomorrow. Merry Christmas! Carrie @ Carrie's Home Cooking
Jas says
Thank you, Carrie! Glad you like it.
Leanna says
These look so realistic it remarkable. They look good and would taste so much better than real salami. Pinning.
Jas says
Thank you so much, Leanna! Happy holidays!!
Two Chicks and a Mom/Donna says
What a great recipe! Thanks for joining us at Party in Your PJs!
Jas says
Thank you, Donna! Happy holidays!
Kat (The Baking Explorer) says
This looks fabulous and so beautifully presented!
Jas says
Thank you, Kat! I'm so glad you like it. 😀
Amber Harrop says
Wow I have never heard of Chocolate salami but they look amazing and sound delicious
Jas says
I'm glad I decided to post the recipe. I thought it was an old news, lol.
Sheri says
This looks scrumptious! Thanks for joining the To Grandma's House We Go link party!
Jas says
😀 Thanks, Sheri! Happy holidays!
Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats says
How neat! I saw something similar on Instagram and wanted to read the recipe for it, and then I saw yours! Love this! Thanks for sharing at Friday Frenzy Link Party! PINNED!
Jas says
I'm glad you saw mine 😀 Thank you so much for visiting!