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Italian Chocolate Salami

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This Italian Chocolate Salami combines rich chocolate and crunchy cookies for a delightful no-bake dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Chocolate Mixture
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 8 ounces Dark Chocolate Chips
  • ½ cup Salted Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Amaretto Liqueur Can substitute with rum or vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch Salt
For the Texture
  • cups Shortbread Cookies Broken into chunks
  • ¼ cup Powdered Sugar For dusting

Equipment

  • Double boiler
  • Plastic wrap
  • Mixing bowl
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Italian Chocolate Salami
  1. In a double boiler over medium heat, whisk together the eggs, heavy whipping cream, and granulated sugar until hot and smooth (5-7 minutes).
    Italian Chocolate Salami
  2. Add the dark chocolate chips and salted butter, stirring until melted and smooth (3-5 minutes). Mix in a pinch of salt and amaretto liqueur.
    Italian Chocolate Salami
  3. Fold in broken shortbread cookies until evenly coated.
    Italian Chocolate Salami
  4. Pour the mixture onto plastic wrap and shape it into a log. Seal tightly and ensure uniform thickness.
    Italian Chocolate Salami
  5. Refrigerate the log for at least 3 hours or overnight until firm.
    Italian Chocolate Salami
  6. Unwrap the log, dust with powdered sugar, and slice into rounds for serving.
    Italian Chocolate Salami

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the chocolate mixture to cool before adding cookies to prevent sogginess. Work swiftly when shaping the log, and dust with powdered sugar just before serving.

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