Chocolate Salami No-Bake Cocoa Biscuit Dessert Recipe
Chocolate Salami
No-bake, sliceable chocolate dessert studded with biscuits and nuts — fun, easy, and addictive.
Chocolate salami is one of those joyful, slightly cheeky desserts I love to make when I want something showy without turning on the oven. Rich melted chocolate binds crunchy broken biscuits, toasted nuts, and a sprinkle of dried fruit into a sliceable log that looks fancy but comes together in under 30 minutes of hands-on time.
This version is adaptable—keep it boozy with a splash of rum, make it nut-free for guests, or swap in your favorite cookies. It’s perfect for a tea tray, holiday platter, or a sweet snack that’s impossibly moreish.
Nutrition (per serving)
Directions
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1
Lightly toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant; set aside to cool.
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2
Chop the chocolate finely. In a heatproof bowl set over (but not touching) simmering water, melt the chocolate and butter, stirring until smooth. Alternatively, melt in short bursts in the microwave, stirring between bursts.
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3
Remove the bowl from heat and whisk in the cocoa powder, powdered sugar, vanilla, rum (if using), and a pinch of salt until glossy and fully combined.
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4
Fold the chopped biscuits, toasted almonds, and dried fruit into the chocolate mixture, making sure the pieces are evenly coated but keeping some texture.
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5
Spoon the mixture onto a large sheet of plastic wrap. Use the plastic to shape the mixture into a tight log about 2–3 inches in diameter, pressing out air pockets as you go. Twist the ends of the wrap to secure.
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Rewrap the log in a second layer of plastic wrap or foil and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until firm (overnight is fine and slices neater).
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When ready to serve, unwrap the log and roll it in confectioners' sugar to create the 'salami' white casing. Trim the ends and slice thinly with a sharp knife.
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Store leftovers wrapped in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Bring to room temperature for 10 minutes before serving for easiest slicing.
Ingredients
- Semisweet chocolate, chopped:8 oz
- Unsalted butter:4 tbsp
- Unsweetened cocoa powder:2 tbsp
- Powdered sugar:1/2 cup
- Vanilla extract:1 tsp
- Dark rum (optional):1 tbsp
- Plain tea biscuits or graham crackers, coarsely chopped:10 oz
- Toasted sliced almonds:1/2 cup
- Dried cherries or raisins (optional):1/4 cup
- Pinch of salt:1 pinch
- Confectioners' sugar for dusting:1/4 cup
Tips & Notes
- Use good-quality chocolate — it makes a big difference in flavor and texture.
- If you prefer a nut-free version, substitute extra chopped biscuits or seeds for the almonds.
- For a child-friendly version, skip the rum; for a deeper flavor, use espresso instead.
