Chocolate Salami

Ingredients:  

• Vanilla tea biscuits - 14v Oz

• Chocolate Chips - 2 cups

• Heavy creme - 1 cup

• Butter - 1/4 cup

• Powdered sugar - optional

Chocolate salami is a well known Portuguese/Italian no-bake dessert consisting of cocoa, broken biscuits, butter, and sometimes nuts. These ingredients are melted into the chocolate and rolled into a sausage shape to replicate the look of salami. Some folks like to dust it with powdered sugar as well. Everyone has their own version of this classic Italian dessert. I personally like to keep it simple. If you like more variety in your chocolate salami, by all means, add a few different nuts. The texture of the smooth ganache combined with the crunchy biscuits are a true delight worth splurging on.

In a bowl, crush/break the vanilla biscuits into small pieces.  Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan or microwave so that it comes to a simmer (not a boil). Place the chocolate chips in a large bowl and pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips.  Cut the butter into small cubes and place it into the bowl.  Wait a few minutes and begin to stir the chocolate. You may need to reheat the chocolate in the microwave a few more times. If so, heat in 20-second intervals. You don't want to overheat the chocolate.  Once the chocolate is a smooth silky consistency, add the crushed biscuits. Stir to combine.  Place a large piece of plastic wrap onto a flat surface and pour the chocolate mixture on top.  Roll the plastic tightly around the chocolate mixture so that it resembles a stick of salami. You can wrap a second piece of plastic wrap over the chocolate salami if you want to make it more secure. Finish off by tying both of the ends.  Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours. Once the time has passed, remove the plastic wrap and coat the chocolate salami in powder sugar.