Salame di Cioccolato (Chocolate Salami)
Chocolate salami is a classic Italian no-bake dessert made with dark chocolate, crushed rich tea biscuits, nuts and a splash of rum. The TM7 crushes the biscuits evenly and blends the chocolate mixture into a silky, workable dough. Simply roll, chill and slice for a striking sweet that looks remarkably like real salami.
About this recipe
Chocolate salami with your Thermomix TM7 is one of those brilliant recipes that delivers maximum wow-factor with minimal effort. This traditional Italian dessert, also called salame di cioccolato, blends dark chocolate with crushed rich tea biscuits, dried fruit, nuts, egg yolks, butter and a dash of rum into a dense, sliceable log dusted with icing sugar. Searching for an easy festive dessert or a no-bake sweet for your all-in-one kitchen machine? This is it. The TM7 crushes the biscuits in seconds to just the right crumb size, then mixes everything into a thick, fudgy dough without melting mishaps or messy hands. Each slice reveals crunchy biscuit flecks and nutty pockets that look strikingly like real salami. Perfect for Christmas platters, birthday tables or homemade gifts, this make-ahead treat actually improves after a night in the fridge.
Preparation tips
- For the best salami look, keep some biscuit pieces slightly chunky rather than fully powdered. Crush the rich tea biscuits in short bursts so you retain a mix of crumbs and small flakes that mimic the white flecks of fat in real salami.
- Roll the chocolate mixture tightly in baking parchment or cling film, twisting the ends like a sweet wrapper. This creates the classic cylindrical shape. Chill the log thoroughly before dusting with icing sugar and slicing with a warm knife.
- If you are serving children or prefer no alcohol, simply replace the rum with strong coffee or orange juice. The dried fruit and nuts can also be swapped for whatever you have, such as hazelnuts, pistachios or candied orange peel.
Recipe variations
- Alcohol-free version: replace the rum with freshly brewed espresso for a mocha-style salami, or use orange zest and juice for a bright citrus twist that pairs beautifully with the dark chocolate and nuts.
- Festive Christmas variation: add cinnamon, a pinch of nutmeg and diced candied orange peel to the mixture, then roll the log in a mix of icing sugar and cocoa powder for a snowy, holiday-ready finish perfect for gift wrapping.
Why this recipe works
Achieve the flawless texture of traditional Salame di Cioccolato with the precision engineering of the Thermomix TM7. For those who demand perfection, melting chocolate to an exact consistency can be daunting, yet the TM7’s sensitive temperature control eliminates the risk of seizing or graininess. This ensures a smooth, luxurious blend that sets perfectly every time. Impress your guests with a show-stopping international dish that delivers professional results, allowing you to serve a perfect slice without the usual stress. Thermomix TM7 is specially designed for time pressed professionals who want to get the most out of their cooking.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Crushing the rich tea biscuits takes the TM7 only seconds, giving an even crumb with chunky flakes for the authentic salami look. [Multi-Function]
- Weigh the dark chocolate and butter directly in the mixing bowl, so the ratios are precise and the chocolate base sets firmly every time. [Precision Control]
- Gentle heating melts the chocolate and butter evenly without scorching, producing a silky base for the biscuit mixture. [Multi-Function]
- Mixing the egg yolks, rum and sugar at high speed blends the salami dough into a thick, uniform consistency in under a minute. [Time Savings]
- Grinding the raw cane sugar to a fine powder in the TM7 helps it dissolve completely into the chocolate for a smooth, refined sweetness. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- rich tea biscuits
- dried fruit and nuts
- raw cane sugar
- dark chocolate
- unsalted butter
- egg yolks
- rum