Chocolate Salami with Chocolate Glaze - Vegan & No-Bake Dessert

by Feli Chic'Cuisine

If you’re looking for a dessert that’s as impressive as it is easy to make, look no further than the Chocolate Salami with Chocolate Glaze. This vegan, no-bake treat is a showstopper that combines rich, chocolatey flavors with a fun, creative presentation. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party, celebrating a special occasion, or simply craving something sweet, this dessert is sure to delight everyone at the table - vegan or not!

This dessert is not only ideal for wowing your family and guests, but they would never suspect that it is entirely free from dairy and eggs, and can even be made gluten-free.

With its decadent flavor, eye-catching presentation, and effortless no-bake preparation, this dessert is an absolute must for chocolate lovers. So, gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and prepare to wow your friends and family with this irresistible dessert.

What is Chocolate Salami?

Chocolate Salami, or Salame di Cioccolato, is a classic Italian dessert that traditionally combines chocolate, butter, eggs, and crushed biscuits into a log-shaped treat that resembles a salami.

But this vegan version takes all the indulgence of the original and reimagines it with plant-based ingredients. The result? A creamy, crunchy, and utterly irresistible dessert that’s completely dairy-free and egg-free.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

No-Bake & Easy to Make: No oven required! This dessert comes together in just a few simple steps, making it perfect for beginners or anyone short on time.

Vegan-Friendly: Made with wholesome, plant-based ingredients, this recipe is a great option for those following a vegan lifestyle or anyone with dietary restrictions.

Customizable: You can easily adapt this recipe to suit your taste preferences. Add nuts, dried fruit, or even a splash of liqueur for an extra kick.

Stunning Presentation: The glossy chocolate glaze adds a touch of elegance.

Tips to Make a Delicious Vegan Chocolate Salami

Chill Thoroughly: Let the salami set in the fridge for at least 2-3 hours (or overnight) to ensure it holds its shape when sliced.

Use Parchment Paper: Rolling the mixture in parchment paper helps create the perfect log shape.

Get Creative: Experiment with different add-ins to make this recipe your own.

A Versatile, No-Bake Delight

If you'd like to make a non-vegan version of this Chocolate Salami, it's simple to adjust the recipe. Instead of using vegan tea biscuits or dairy-free graham crackers, you can substitute them with regular tea biscuits, graham crackers, or any plain biscuits like Leibniz Keks or Petit-Beurre.

Additionally, you can replace the plant-based butter with regular butter and use dairy-based chocolate for the glaze. These small tweaks will give you a delicious, non-vegan version of this indulgent treat! Here you can find the recipe.

How to Prepare

Prepare the salami biscuit

In a large bowl, with your hands, crumble up the biscuits. Add the ground roasted nuts and set aside.

In a small pot, place the milk and sugar and bring to a boil, stirring from time to time, until the sugar is dissolved. Add the dried fruits and butter; stir until butter melted.

Remove from the heat, add the cocoa, vanilla extract, and rum extract, and stir well.

Using a spatula, mix the cocoa mixture into the biscuit pieces and ground nuts until they are well coated.

How to roll The Biscuit Salami

To form a salami, cut a piece of baking paper 20-25 cm wide, then spoon half of the mixture onto the center and shape it with a spatula. Roll the mixture into the baking paper by folding up the bottom edge.

With your hands, gently press the surface to get a smooth and round salami shape. Twist the paper ends together at each end. Chill the chocolate salami in the fridge for at least 1 hour or until fully set.

Prepare the chocolate glaze

In a small bowl, add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, oil, vanilla extract and hot water; stir well.

Spread over salami biscuit cake. Sprinkle with ground coconut or ground nuts, slice and serve.

Serve it as a dessert with coffee or tea, or package it up as a thoughtful homemade gift. It’s perfect for the holidays, birthdays, or any occasion that calls for something sweet and special.

Feli Chic;Cuisine | If you’re looking for a dessert that’s as impressive as it is easy to make, look no further than the Chocolate Salami with Chocolate Glaze. This vegan, no-bake treat is a showstopper that combines rich, chocolatey flavors with a fun, creative presentation.

Vegan Chocolate Salami

The chocolate salami is rich, indulgent, and the perfect balance of textures with the biscuits. It's so easy to make and a big hit at every gathering!

Prep. Time: 15 min Chilling Time: 1 h -2 h

Makes: 2 chocolate salami Serving: 20-25

Ingredients

500 g vegan biscuits (Essential Custard Creams)
100 g ground roasted walnuts

For the chocolate sauce

200 ml almond milk
100 g sugar
200 g vegan/plant based butter (margarine)
60 g cocoa powder, unsweetened
50 g candied orange peel (or other dried fruits - cranberries, cherries, raisins...)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp rhum extract

For the chocolate glaze

4 Tbsp powdered sugar, sifted
2 Tbsp cocoa powder
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 -3 Tbsp hot water

To decorate

finely ground coconut
ground roasted walnuts

Method

1. In a large bowl, with your hands, crumble up the biscuits. Pieces should be 1 cm to 1/2 cm in size, but not so small that they turn to breadcrumbs. Add the ground roasted nuts and set aside.

Prepare the chocolate sauce

2. In a small pot, place the milk and sugar and bring to a boil, stirring from time to time, until the sugar is dissolved. Add the dried fruits and butter; stir until butter melted.

3. Remove from the heat, add the cocoa, vanilla extract, and rum extract, and stir well. Using a spatula, mix the cocoa mixture into the biscuit pieces and ground nuts until they are well coated.

Form the salami biscuit

4. To form a salami, cut a piece of baking paper 20-25 cm wide, then spoon half of the mixture onto the center and shape it with a spatula. Roll the mixture into the baking paper by folding up the bottom edge.

5. With your hands, gently press the surface to get a smooth and round salami shape. Twist the paper ends together at each end. Chill it in the fridge for at least 1 hour or until fully set.

Prepare the chocolate glaze

6. In a small bowl, add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, oil, vanilla extract and hot water; stir well. Spread over salami biscuit cake. Sprinkle with ground coconut or ground nuts, slice and serve.