Russian Chocolate Salami, which is sometimes called Chocolate Sausage, is a tasty no-bake dessert that you can make ahead of time for the holidays.
The chocolate salami slices are just like chocolate cookies. Only you don’t have to bake them.
Because chocolate salami can be frozen for a long time, a lot of it is made before the holidays, in case a friend or family member drops by for a cup of tea out of the blue.
Russian Chocolate Salami, which is sometimes called Chocolate Sausage, is a tasty no-bake dessert that you can make ahead of time for the holidays.
As a curious foodie, I’m always intrigued when a dish’s name doesn’t seem to match its ingredients. Chocolate sausage certainly fits that bill! This popular no-bake dessert features no meat, yet it’s whimsically nicknamed “sausage.” So what exactly comprises this chocolaty log? Let’s unravel the components of chocolate sausage.
A Global Phenomenon
Known as salame al cioccolato in Italy and salame de chocolate in Portugal where it originated, this dessert boasts worldwide appeal. Russia has its own beloved version called shokoladnaya kolbasa (chocolate sausage) Variations exist across Europe, the Middle East, and South America, though names like “chocolate salami” or “chocolate sausage” prevail
Look and Texture
When sliced, chocolate sausage resembles actual salami, explaining its moniker. The cross-section reveals a brown chocolatey interior speckled with little bits, mimicking salami’s red meat and white fat flecks. The texture is firm yet sliceable, allowing it to be cut into rounds.
Main Ingredients
At its core, chocolate sausage contains just a handful of ingredients, though recipes can vary slightly by region.
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Cocoa powder – Provides the chocolate flavor and color.
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Broken biscuits/cookies – Crumbled into pieces, they add texture.
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Butter – Binds the mixture and contributes richness.
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Chopped nuts (optional) – Walnuts, hazelnuts, or almonds add crunch.
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Alcohol like rum or port (optional) – Enhances flavor in some recipes.
The Chocolate Factor
Cocoa powder is the star player, delivering an intense chocolate taste. Some recipes use melted chocolate bars or chocolate syrup for even more decadence. The cocoa-to-biscuit ratio can be adjusted to make it more or less chocolatey.
How It’s Made
Making chocolate sausage is a simple no-bake process:
- Process biscuits into fine crumbs.
- Melt butter and mix with cocoa, sugar, and any alcohol/liqueur.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients.
- Form into log shapes, wrap in plastic, and chill until firm.
Customize It!
Part of the fun of chocolate sausage is tweaking it to your tastes. Consider these easy mix-ins:
- Swap biscuits for cookies like Oreos or graham crackers.
- Use milk or dark chocolate instead of cocoa powder.
- Add espresso powder or spices like cinnamon.
- Toast the nuts for richer flavor.
- Coat the logs in chocolate, coconut, or crushed candy.
Storage and Serving
Tightly wrapped logs can be refrigerated for up to 1 week or frozen for months. Slice chilled sausage into rounds and enjoy! It’s the perfect make-ahead dessert for holidays and parties.
With its kid-friendly ingredients and whimsical name, chocolate sausage appeals to the child in all of us. Now that you know what gives this treat its distinctive texture and taste, get creative and make your own custom version. Chocolate sausage is sure to impress family and friends as a delicious dessert or gift.
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How to Make This Chocolate Salami (Chocolate Sausage) Recipe
It’s so simple to make Russian Chocolate Salami that you’ll wonder why you haven’t done it before.
- Start by breaking half of the biscuits into small pieces. They will represent “fat flecks” in the Chocolate Salami. In a food processor, turn the second half of the cookies into coarse crumbs.
- In a large bowl, mix the cookie crumbs, biscuit pieces, and chopped walnuts.
- Melt the butter together with milk, sugar, and cocoa powder.
- Combine the dry and wet ingredients, then split the batter into three equal parts.
- Each third of the mixture should be put on a separate piece of parchment paper. Then, roll the dough into logs about the size of a small salami sausage. Put an elastic around the ends and put them in the fridge until they are firm.
- Slice into thin slices to serve.
Russian Chocolate Salami for Gift Giving
Chocolate Salami is perfect for gift giving!
Put a pretty bow or label on it and wrap it in fun paper or plain brown paper. Now you have a one-of-a-kind homemade gift.
Tell the person you’re giving it to that it’s a chocolate treat and not a real sausage. (And that it needs to be refrigerated. ).
Chocolate Salami Recipe | How to Make Chocolate Salami Dessert
FAQ
What is chocolate salami made of?
Is chocolate salami halal?
What is sukseh?
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Is chocolate salami a meat product?
Chocolate salami is not a meat product. The appellation “salami” stems from physical resemblance. Like salami, chocolate salami is formed as a long cylinder and is sliced across into discs for serving.
How do you reheat chocolate sausage?
Top Tip: Coconut oil is solid below 23 °C and liquid above 25 °C, which can affect the chocolate sausage’s texture when you’re trying to shape it. If you’re in a cool climate, and it becomes hard/crumbly then reheat the mixture for a few seconds in the double boiler/microwave.
What can I use instead of pistachio in chocolate sausage?
Also, avoid cutting slices that are too thin. Nuts: Instead of pistachio, you can use your favorite nut of choice. I like chopped hazelnuts, almonds, or walnuts. For a nut-free version: Feel free to omit the nuts entirely or use seeds like sunflower seeds in this chocolate sausage.