Something about making a dessert reminiscent of shareable slices of salty meat really works for the holiday season.
Take a break from the oven and make a chocolate salami for Santa.
What is a chocolate salami?
The powdered sugar on the outside resembles the harmless white mold that coats the outside of some aged salamis.
Doesnt that all sound appetizing?
You already ate the real fat and mold during the first course, so dont worry about that now.
If a sharp chefs knife isnt giving you the cleanest cuts, try a serrated knife.
How to make a chocolate salami
1.
Prepare the mix-ins
Making a chocolate salami is simple.
Crush, or roughly chop, your mix-ins; they should be around half-inch pieces or smaller.
Let this sit for two minutes on the counter.
If the chocolate mixture begins to set, nuke it for ten seconds to loosen it up.
Combine the two
Add the mix-ins to the chocolate mixture and stir to coat.
The combination will look quite thick.
Shape the salami
Pour this salami mix onto a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap.
Use the wrap to help shape it into a log, and roll it up.
Twist the ends to seal it off.
Put the salami in the fridge for at least four hours, or overnight, to set.
It should stick easily.
Slice into half inch rounds, and enjoy with a cup of bitter espresso.
Add the butter and chocolate to a bowl.
Heat the cream until steaming, and pour over the butter and chocolate.
Let this sit for two minutes, then whisk until smooth.
Pour the cookies, nuts, and salt into the chocolate mixture and stir to coat completely.
Pour the mixture onto a piece of parchment, wax paper, or plastic wrap.
Use the wrapping to cover it, and roll up the mixture into a log.
Twist the ends to seal it.
When youre ready to slice it, unwrap the salami and coat it in powdered sugar mold.
Serve on a cutting board, sliced into half-inch rounds.
