Description
Delightful Portuguese chocolate salami weaves rich cocoa and crisp cookies into a delectable dessert that sings with Mediterranean charm. Sweet indulgence meets rustic tradition, promising a simple yet elegant treat you’ll savor with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) dark chocolate (minimum 70%)
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) amaretti biscuits
- 3 large eggs
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) soft unsalted butter
- 150 grams (5.3 ounces) caster sugar
Nuts:
- 75 grams (2.6 ounces) almonds, chopped
- 75 grams (2.6 ounces) hazelnuts, chopped
- 50 grams (1.8 ounces) pistachios, chopped
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons Amaretto liqueur
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons icing sugar, to decorate
Instructions
- Gently melt chocolate in a double boiler, stirring until glossy and completely smooth, then allow to cool to room temperature.
- Pulverize amaretti cookies into rustic, uneven fragments using a rolling pin or food processor.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, incorporating eggs individually to ensure smooth integration, then fold in Amaretto liqueur.
- Sift cocoa powder into the mixture, then gradually incorporate the cooled chocolate, creating a rich, dark base.
- Fold crushed biscuits and roughly chopped nuts into the chocolate mixture, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Transfer mixture onto plastic wrap, shaping into a compact cylindrical log by tightly rolling and twisting ends.
- Refrigerate for minimum 6 hours or overnight to allow dessert to firm and flavors to meld completely.
- Before serving, unwrap chocolate salami and generously dust with powdered sugar for elegant presentation.
- Slice into thin rounds using a sharp knife, serving chilled for optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Gently melt chocolate to prevent burning, using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts.
- Crush amaretti biscuits by hand for a rustic texture, avoiding food processor to maintain coarse crumbs.
- Ensure eggs are at room temperature for smoother blending and better incorporation into the mixture.
- Refrigerate log wrapped tightly to prevent moisture and maintain the precise shape of the chocolate salami.
- Experiment with alternative nuts like pistachios or almonds for different flavor profiles and dietary preferences.
- Use gluten-free amaretti or graham crackers to make the recipe celiac-friendly.
- Dust with cocoa powder instead of icing sugar for a more intense chocolate presentation.
- Prep Time: 20-30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg