The best Chocolate Salami is made with melted chocolate, crunchy tea biscuits, and pistachios. This Italian dessert is a no-bake favorite that is delicious and rich.
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I love this delicious Chocolate Salami recipe because it has a yummy mix of crunchy and smooth, sweet and salty. It’s got such tasty flavors and you have to love that it requires no baking. For a dessert you don’t see every day, this sweet treat is perfect for bringing to holiday parties and serving to your family.
- TASTE: Nutty, sweet, chocolatey, and buttery, this chocolate treat is so scrumptious. It has tons of rich flavor that you’ll love.
- TEXTURE: The pistachios and tea biscuits give this Chocolate Salami great crunch. And the butter and chocolate give it a contrasting creamy texture.
- TIME: This recipe takes just over 4 hours, but almost all of that time is letting it chill and set.
- EASE: Because it requires no baking, this dessert is really easy to make. Just a few ingredients combined and then refrigerated for a simple chocolate treat you won’t forget.
What You’ll Need
Ingredient Notes
- Chocolate- I used semi-sweet chocolate chips to get a little of the sweetness and bitterness. Use a quality brand chocolate, like Guittard, which is what I used.
- Tea biscuits- Vanilla tea biscuits are crumbled up in this dessert, adding crunchy texture to the creamy, smooth chocolate.
- Pistachios- Use salted pistachios because we won’t be adding any other salt to this recipe.
- Butter- This is melted to help keep the chocolate smooth and velvety.
- Heavy cream- This ingredient also helps with the chocolate as well as add moisture so the tea biscuits don’t make the dessert too dry.
- Powdered sugar- Dusting the outsides with sugar adds sweetness and gives it the appearance of an actual deli salami.
Add-ins and Substitutions
- Substitute the nuts- Instead of pistachios, you can make this recipe with almonds, walnuts, or hazelnuts.
- Add alcohol- Add more flavor with the addition of brandy, rum, or orange liqueur.
- Substitute the tea biscuits- Using other cookies or wafers in this recipe will work, but keep in mind that some will be crunchier than others.
- Substitute the heavy cream- Make this dessert dairy-free by using dairy-free chocolate chips and using coconut milk for the cream.
How to Make Chocolate Salami
- Prep the nuts and biscuits. In a large plastic bag, crush the vanilla biscuits into small pieces using a rolling pin. Then coarsely chop the pistachios.
- Add the cream and butter to the chocolate. Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan or microwave to a simmer and melt the butter in a saucepan as well. Place the chocolate chips in a large bowl and pour the melted butter and hot heavy cream over the chocolate chips.
- Melt the chocolate. After 1-2 minutes, stir the chocolate using a small whisk. You may need to reheat the chocolate in the microwave a few more times to liquify it.
- Add the nuts and cookies. Once the chocolate is smooth and silky, add the crushed biscuits and chopped pistachios. Stir and keep mixing until everything is well combined.
Pro Tip: If you are heating the chocolate, do it in 20-second intervals. You don’t want to overheat the chocolate because it will scorch and be unusable.
- Form it into a chocolate log. Place a large piece of plastic wrap onto a flat surface and pour the chocolate mixture on top. Use your clean hands or a spatula to form it into a long log shape.
- Roll it up. Roll the plastic tightly around the chocolate mixture so that it resembles a stick of salami. Finish off by twisting both ends as tightly as you can.
- Refrigerate it and dust it with confectioner’s sugar. Place the log on a baking sheet and refrigerate it for at least 4 hours. After, remove the plastic wrap and coat the chocolate salami in powdered sugar. Slice and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Don’t boil the heavy cream- If the cream is too hot, it will cause the chocolate to separate and become grainy and bitter. Simmering is as hot as you want it.
- Trust the process- It may look like there are way too many biscuits being added to the chocolate mixture and it won’t come together. But just trust the process and keep mixing until everything is well combined. It will hold together once wrapped and set.
- Make the log tight and secure- You can wrap a second piece of plastic wrap over the chocolate salami if you want to make it more secure. And tightly wrap the ends so it sets and holds together.
- Add powdered sugar- This gives it a more salami-like appearance and adds a nice touch of sweetness that melts on the tongue.
FAQs
How to store chocolate salami?
Keep the chocolate salami in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. You even store it in the freezer for months. Just make sure to wrap it tightly with a few layers to preserve freshness.
Can I make this gluten-free?
Yes, you can! Swap the vanilla biscuits with your favorite gluten-free biscuits.
Serving Suggestions
Chocolate salami is often served as a holiday treat, so here are some wonderful seasonal pairings.
- Drinks: Since this dessert is often made during the holidays, it will pair with an eggnog latte, hot chocolate, or even a pumpkin spice latte. A plain latte or hot tea would be perfect as well.
- Desserts: To balance the dessert table you can pair this with other non-chocolate desserts like amaretti cookies, chewy ginger molasses cookies, or raspberry thumbprint cookies.
Make This Recipe in Advance
Make ahead: You can prep this dish by chopping the pistachios ahead of time. You can also prepare the Italian dessert when you have time and then keep it in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.
Storing: Store the Chocolate Salami in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Freeze: Wrap this dessert tightly in plastic wrap. Then you will need to wrap it once more with foil and keep it frozen for up to 1 month.
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The Best Chocolate Salami
This no-bake Italian chocolate salami is made with only 5 ingredients and tastes as if you spent hours making such a delicious dessert.
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Servings: 20
Calories: 250kcal
Ingredients
- 12 oz vanilla tea biscuits
- 3/4 cup pistachios salted
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a large plastic bag, crush the vanilla biscuits into small pieces using a rolling pin. Then coarsely chop the pistachios.
- Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan or microwave so that it comes to a simmer (not a boil). You will also need to melt the butter in a saucepan as well. Place the chocolate chips in a large bowl and pour the melted butter and simmered hot heavy cream over the chocolate chips.
- Wait a minute or 2 and begin to stir the chocolate using a small whisk. You may need to reheat the chocolate in the microwave a few more times. If so, heat in 20-second intervals. You don't want to overheat the chocolate.
- Once the chocolate is a smooth, silky consistency, add the crushed biscuits and chopped pistachios. Stir to combine. Note: it may look like there are way too many biscuits and it won't come together. Just trust the process and keep mixing until everything is well mixed. Once it's wrapped tightly, everything will come together well.
- Place a large piece of plastic wrap onto a flat surface and pour the chocolate mixture on top. Use your clean hands or a spatula to form it into a long log shape.
- Roll the plastic tightly around the chocolate mixture so that it resembles a stick of salami. You can wrap a second piece of plastic wrap over the chocolate salami if you want to make it more secure. Finish off by twisting both ends as tightly as you can.
- Place on a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Once the time has passed, remove the plastic wrap and coat the chocolate salami in powdered sugar. Slice and enjoy! Store in the fridge in an airtight container. TIP: Let the chocoalte salami come to room temperature for about 30 minutes to make slicing easier. It can be difficult to cut through when it is straight out of the fridge.
Notes
Best way to store chocolate salami
FRIDGE: Keep the chocolate salami in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
FREEZER: Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Then you will need to wrap it once more with foil and keep frozen for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 127mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 116IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg
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This recipe was originally published on Nov 10, 2017, it has been updated since.
Hi, I’m Dina, so glad you stopped by! I believe life is too short for bad coffee and boring meals. With my easy to follow step-by-step recipes, you’ll be surprised at how quickly a wholesome and delicious meal can come together. I hope you find something you enjoy!
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Susan Oher says
Can I use a block chocolate rather than chips as the chips have stabilizers and the block melts more evenly?
Thanks!
Dina says
Hi Susan, you can definitely use block chocolate! Enjoy 🙂
Erika says
Hi! Do you think adding dried red cherries to the mix would stop it from setting? I wanted to add a little red to make it more Christmasy.
Dina says
Hi Erika 🙂 Adding the dried red cherries should be totally fine. That is such a good idea for Christmas! Let me know how it turns out! 🙂
Melinda Stuedle says
Can you use crushed Vanilla Wafers in place of tea biscuits?
Dina says
Hi Melinda 🙂 Yes, you can use the vanilla wafers. I hope you love this chocolate salami recipe! Let me know how it goes! 🙂
Hannah Hardwick says
I made this, and it was delicious. I actually ended up making 5 small sausages because the bigger ones kept splitting open. the recipe was easy to follow and had a delicious outcome. thanks for the recipe!
Dina says
I am so happy that you loved this chocolate salami, Hannah! Thank you for taking the time to write your kind feedback!
Denise says
Hi, I run out of butter already and want to know if coconut oil is a good sub at 1:1 ratio. Thanks – D
Dina says
Hi Denise, you can definitely use coconut oil, but you might taste it. If you don’t mind the flavor of coconut added to the chocolate salami, than you should be good to go. Enjoy! 🙂
Sally says
Is the end product supposed to be the texture of fudge?
Dina says
Hi Sally, yes it has a very similar texture to fudge and should be served cold and kept in the fridge when not being eaten.
Iliana says
Hi! Did you mean 4oz biscuits or 14? 4.2 oz is 1 box. According to the recipe we will need over 3 boxes. I just made it with two and mine came out huge 😵💫
Dina says
Hi Iliana, yes it should be 14 oz. I know it sounds like a lot. A large number of biscuits help keep the shape of the chocolate salami. It makes a rather large salami stick, but it disappears so fast. Just make sure to keep it wrapped and refrigerated when storing it. It will last so much longer 🙂
Penny Wilken says
This was incredible! I tried this at a restaurant and knew I had to find a recipe. I doubled this recipe and added some orange zest and a dash of rum. Everyone who tried this, raved about it. Thank you!
Dina says
Wow Penny, that is amazing! Thank you so much for your kind recipe review. It truly means so much to me 🙂
Jeff R. says
So good. I added a little cocoa powder and vanilla because why not. I’ll be doing these again. 🤒 😷
Dina says
Hi Jeff 🙂 So happy that you loved this chocolate salami recipe! Excited that this recipe will be a repeat in your home 🙂 Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback and I hope you find many more delicious recipes on my blog! 🙂
Joyce payne says
Can this recipe be frozen?
simplyhomecooked says
Hi Joyce, yes you can freeze chocolate salami. Make sure to tightly wrap it with plastic wrap and then with foil to help prevent freezer burn. It can be in the freezer for about 1 month. Hope that helps and I hope you love this recipe 🙂
Valentina says
Hi Dina:) Can I use graham crackers instead vanilla tea biscuits?
simplyhomecooked says
Hi Valentina 🙂 Yes you can use graham crackers in this chocolate salami recipe! That is a really good substitute, it will just have a slightly different taste but should still be delicious! I hope you love this recipe 🙂
Valentina says
Thank you for quick response!:) can’t wait to try it:)
simplyhomecooked says
No problem Valentina 🙂 Let me know how it turns out!
Lisle Kin says
Can I be the first to point out that in the ingredients list you call for pistachios, but in the directions you say to stir in the pecans? LOL I presume either nut would be equally delicious. I made this yesterday for the first time and it exceeded my expectations!
simplyhomecooked says
Hi Lisle. Oh wow! Thank you so much for letting me know about that mistake, I’m not even sure how I wrote that LOL (should be pistachios)! I have already fixed it 🙂 And thank you so much for your feedback! I am very happy to hear that you enjoyed my chocolate salami recipe!
Kadri says
You can also use condensed milk instead of heavy cream, cocoa powder instead of chocolate and marmalade instead of pistachios. Highly recommend!
Benaiifer says
Thank you for the fantastic recipe…can it stay without refrigeration? And how how many days?
simplyhomecooked says
Thank you Benaiifer, Its best to keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator, but you can keep it in a cool dry place as well. The shelf life will only last a few days at room temperature as apposed to a week in the refrigerator.
Benaiifer says
Thank you for such a Fantastic recipe….what’s the shelf life of this?And can it stay without refrigerating?
Anna says
My mom made this over the holidays and I believe that I enjoyed it even more than my children! I liked the pistachios as opposed to other nut variations and I loved the fact that it tasted more “dark chocolate” than milk chocolate. It was a real treat.
simplyhomecooked says
Thank you Anna! 🙂
Vera says
I love it ,I will do that for my grandchildren
simplyhomecooked says
Thank you! kids love this chocolate salami.
Anna says
So this looks like a dessert I would attempt. What brand tea biscuits did you buy?
simplyhomecooked says
Hi Anna, I used Kedem brand for this recipe.
Valya @ Valya's Taste of Home says
Love it! My kid’s are obsessed with this chocolate salami. Beautiful pictures Dina!
simplyhomecooked says
Thank you Vaylya! 🙂
Diana says
Thank you for this recipe! I will have to try it! Looks really yummy!
simplyhomecooked says
I hope you enjoy it Diana 🙂
amy says
14 oz of cookies is 3 1/2 packages of cookies or do you mean 14 oz of crushed cookies?
Also, do you include the cookie “dust” that remains in the bag of crushed cookies?
Thank you
Dina says
Hi Amy 🙂 If you want you can use just the 3 packages of cookies if you don’t want to get another package. This recipe is ok to have a little more or less of the cookies. You can omit or leave the dust in. I hope this helps clarify! Let me know how it goes 🙂