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.
Midge @ Peachicks' Bakery says
Love how cute & easy to make these are!
Jas says
Thank you!
Miz Helen says
I just pinned your amazing Chocolate Salami, and can't wait to try this recipe! Hope you have a fantastic week and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday!
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Miz Helen
Jas says
Miz Helen, I'm making another batch because this one was gone in no time. 🙂
Michelle Leslie says
That looks just like the real thing Jas and I think i might just be able to pull this one off 😉 It might not look as pretty but I'm sure it's gonna taste good.
Jas says
Hey, yours will look even prettier! With those crafty hands, how can it not? 😉
Leslie says
This is just the coolest idea! LOVE it. Thanks so much for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!
Jas says
Thanks, my dear!
Jackie says
Do you roll the logs in the powdered sugar? It's an ingredient but left out of the recipe. Thanks for your help!
Jas says
Yes, it is! Thanks for pointing it out. I fixed the recipe. 😀
Life Diet Health says
Jas that has to be the best looking chocolate salami I've ever seen - I really must try the authentic look! Love your photography so much! Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday - don't forget to link up so all your readers can party with us!
Judith Graber says
How creative Jas - it sure does look like salami with the sugar dusting. I never do "no-bake" but I would enjoy this type of cookie. Thanks for coming to the party and sharing with Fiesta Friday.
Jas says
Oh, this one is so easy to make and I'd take no-bake over bake anytime 😉
Naomi Hassan says
What a fabulous idea, I love Christmas sweet treats! #BrillBlogPosts
Jas says
Thanks, Naomi! 🙂
Sandra L Garth says
You could easily fool someone with these, they look authentic. Everything you make turns out beautiful and your pictures are always amazing. Thank you for sharing with us this week at Celebrate Your Story and we hope you will join us again next week.
Jas says
You are too generous with your compliments, Sandra! Thank you so much. Glad you like my salami. 😀 Hugs
Roseann Hampton says
These are really cool looking! I thought it was salami when I first looked at it!
Carlee says
What a fun treat! I love the presentation and it certainly sounds easy enough to make! Gorgeous as always, Jas!
Jas says
Thank you, my dear! It is quite easy to make, and the string is optional 🙂
frugal hausfrau says
Wow! Impressive - and a cookie I've never heard of! So cute with the strings, too! It's going to have to go on my list!
Jas says
Thank you! The best part, it's so simple to make. 😀
Wendy Klik says
I was very intrigued by the name of the recipe. Imagine my delight when I saw that yes, you did mean salami!!! These are so much fun!!
Jas says
Thank you, Wendy! They are fun 😀
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
What a fun idea! I love these - pinned! Thanks you for sharing at the What's for Dinner Party!
Jas says
Thanks, Helen!
Karen @Karen's Kitchen stories says
How clever is this!! It definitely looks like salami!! Can't wait to try it.
Jas says
Thanks, Karen! I hope you do because it's easy and tasty 🙂
Mrs Shoes says
This reminds me of what my Mom called an icebox log that she makes chocolate with white mini marshmellows mixed in or peanut butter flavour with coloured marshmellows (that one she calls confetti icebox log). The nuts would certain make it 'healthier' than my Mom's version. She never sugared the outside though - my Mom is not too big on presentation (she would call it 'FANCY', like it's a bad word.) I love my Mom. 😉
Jas says
When I was little and hated food the only way mom could get me to eat anything was by making it look pretty. Poor mom went to great lengths (no problem eating now, though. LOL) So, I guess that's why still love a good presentation, and it's especially important for photos. The ingredient combination is endless. I like the idea of peanut butter and colored marshmallows would make it so festive. 🙂