Who says desserts can’t be fun? Dive into the delightful world of Chocolate “Salami” – a popular Portuguese and Italian dessert that will tickle your taste buds! Don’t worry, despite its name, there’s no meat involved in this scrumptious treat. It’s a cleverly crafted dessert that looks like salami but is bursting with rich chocolatey goodness instead.

First things first – let’s debunk the myth. You don’t need to be an expert chef to whip up this masterpiece. In fact, it’s an incredibly easy recipe that will have everyone wondering how you became such a dessert connoisseur! With just a handful of ingredients and no oven required, creating this delectable Chocolate “Salami” is a breeze.

To start, you’ll need two packages of Marias cookies. These cookies are similar to European digestive biscuits and can be found near the graham crackers in your local grocery store. If you can’t find them, no worries – animal crackers or graham crackers will work just fine. Crush the cookies into small pieces and set them aside.

Next, it’s time to indulge in some chocolatey magic. Melt two cups of chocolate chips in the microwave until they’re silky smooth. For added creaminess, mix in one cup of heavy cream and a cube of butter. Once you have a velvety chocolate mixture, fold in the crushed cookies and finely chopped walnuts. It may seem thick, but trust us, this is where the magic happens.

Now, the fun part! Take the chocolatey mixture and form it into three logs, carefully wrapping them up in plastic wrap. Pop these delightful logs into the fridge for a few hours – the longer, the better. This will allow the flavors to meld together and solidify, giving the “salami” its perfect texture.

And finally, the finishing touch! Roll the chocolate logs in powdered sugar, and voilà! You have yourself a stunning dessert that looks incredibly similar to its namesake. You’ll be amazed at how authentic they appear!

Chocolate Salami Recipe

Makes 3 salami

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 minute

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Ingredients:

• 2 (4.9 oz) packages Marias cookies
• 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
• 2 cups chocolate chips
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ⅓ cup cubed butter
• ⅓ cup powdered sugar (for dusting)

Preparation:

1. Place the cookies in a gallon-sized plastic bag and crush them into small bits. Set aside.
2. In a large microwave-safe bowl, add the chocolate chips. Microwave them in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval, until the chocolate is almost melted (approximately 90 seconds). Add the heavy cream and microwave for an additional 20 seconds.
3. Stir in the cubed butter until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
4. Add the crushed cookies and finely chopped walnuts to the chocolate mixture. Stir until all ingredients are fully combined. The mixture will be thick.
5. Spoon one-third of the mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap and mold it into a log shape. Wrap it tightly. Repeat this process to form a total of three logs.
6. Place the chocolate salami logs in the fridge for a minimum of 3-4 hours (overnight is even better) to allow them to set.
7. Before serving, roll the refrigerated logs in powdered sugar for a delightful finishing touch.

Recipe adapted from Simplyhomecooked.com