This elegant Giada Chocolate Dessert Salami is prepared using dark chocolate, heavy cream, confectioners’ sugar, cocoa powder, fleur de sel, hazelnuts, salt, and espresso powder. This decadent Giada Chocolate Dessert recipe is a dessert that takes about 30 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 12 people.

Recipe Ingredients

• ½ cup (2½ ounces) slivered almonds
• ½ cup (2½ ounces) chopped walnuts
• 2 (5-inch-long) plain biscotti, coarsely crushed
• 6 tablespoons (¾ stick) unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch pieces, at room temperature
• 1 (12-ounce) bag semisweet chocolate chips
• ¼ cup brewed coffee, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
• ½ cup confectioners’ sugar

How To Make Giada Chocolate Dessert Salami

Prepare the Toppings

1. Roast the Nuts: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Arrange the almonds, walnuts, and crushed biscotti in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until the nuts are lightly toasted, 6 to 8 minutes. Cool completely.

Make the Chocolate Mixture

1. Melt the Chocolate: Stir until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth, about 6 minutes.
2. Add the Coffee and Toppings: Stir in the coffee until smooth. Add the almonds, walnuts, biscotti, and orange zest and stir until combined.
3. Chill the Mixture: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 1½ to 2 hours or until firm but moldable.

Shape and Coat the Salami

1. Form the Log: Mold the mixture into a log about 7 inches long and 2 inches wide. Roll up the log in plastic and twist the ends together to seal.
2. Chill and Roll: Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. Roll on a work surface a few times to make the log evenly round.
3. Coat with Confectioners’ Sugar: Remove the plastic wrap and roll each log in the sugar until coated. Using a pastry brush, brush away the excess sugar.

Serve

1. Slice and Serve: Use a serrated knife to slice into ½-inch-thick slices. If desired, wrap in parchment paper and tie at each end.

Recipe Tips

• Creamy Texture: To achieve the perfect creamy texture, make sure to chill the chocolate salami mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before shaping it into logs, allowing the flavors to meld together and the mixture to firm up.
• Dietary Restrictions: For a vegan version, replace the heavy cream with a non-dairy milk alternative, such as almond or soy milk, and use vegan chocolate chips to ensure a rich and creamy dessert that’s suitable for all dietary needs.
• Flavor Variations: Add a pinch of salt or a teaspoon of espresso powder to the mixture for a deeper, more complex flavor profile that will elevate the richness of the chocolate and balance out the sweetness.
• Presentation Ideas: Slice the chocolate salami into thin rounds and serve on a charcuterie board with fresh fruit, nuts, and crackers for a visually appealing and easy-to-eat dessert that’s perfect for parties and gatherings.
• Storage Tips: Store any leftover chocolate salami in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or wrap individual logs tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 months, making it a great make-ahead dessert option.

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