Vegan chocolate salami
- Difficulty: Easy
- Prep time: 20 min
- Cook time: 5 min
- Serving: 4
- Cost: Average
- Note + the chilling time in the fridge (at least 2 h)","seo_title":"Vegan chocolate salami with dates and hazelnuts easy recipe without butter or eggs
PRESENTATION
Vegan chocolate salami is, honestly, a super tasty treat you'll often find at Italian celebrations and family gatherings, especially in Northern and Central Italy. This vegan chocolate salami recipe gives a fresh, plant-based twist to a beloved classic. You know, instead of the usual eggs, butter, and sugar, it’s all about rich dark chocolate mixed with tender dates, a splash of oat milk, and crunchy nuts for that satisfying bite. Really good stuff. The dry biscuits? Essential. They soak up the moist chocolate goodness while holding their shape—just like the original, but without any animal products. Each slice is a bit crispy on the edge yet soft and sweet in the center—making it perfect for everyone—vegan, dairy-free, or anyone wanting a healthier option. Pretty simple. Being a no-bake vegan dessert, there's no need for an oven or complicated steps, making it super easy to whip up for a birthday or just a quick snack after dinner.
And you know what? Throughout various regions in Italy, folks often use hazelnuts, almonds, or whatever nuts they have on hand, giving every vegan chocolate salami its own unique flair. Oat milk keeps things creamy—no dairy needed—while dates add a sweet taste and just the right amount of stickiness to hold the log together. Really, you get the best of both worlds—the traditional taste and shape of salame di cioccolato, but in a no-bake vegan dessert everyone can enjoy. It chills in the fridge until it’s perfectly firm, and when sliced, you’ll see chunks of nuts and biscuits, reminiscent of the old-school version. And listen, this vegan chocolate salami recipe is fantastic for a holiday table, a snack on the go, or a dessert that suits nearly any special diet. Whether you’re sharing it with friends at a gathering or keeping a log in the fridge for yourself, this plant-based chocolate salami is all about making everyone feel included without missing out on any of that rich, chocolatey fun. With its simple preparation and authentic taste, it’s a dessert that’s sure to become a favorite for both traditionalists and those looking for something new. Seriously good.
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- INGREDIENTS
- Vegan dark chocolate 6.3 oz (180 g) - 50% cocoa
- Vegan dry biscuits 6.5 oz (180 g)
- Dates 4.2 oz (120 g)
- Whole peeled hazelnuts 2.8 oz (80 g)
- Oat beverage 1.4 oz (40 g)
How to prepare Vegan chocolate salami
To make the chocolate salami, first roughly chop the dark chocolate with a knife 1 and place it in a bowl. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave, running it for 30 seconds at a time and stirring between each interval to prevent overheating 2. Set aside the melted chocolate and coarsely chop the hazelnuts 3.
Place the plain crunchy cookies in a clean kitchen towel 4, then close it like a bundle and hit it on the work surface 5 to break them into irregular pieces so as to reduce them to coarse crumbs of various sizes 6.
Finally pit and chop the dates 7, then press them with the blade of the knife to obtain a paste 8. We recommend not leaving them too coarse. Add the dates to the melted chocolate 9 and combine with a rubber spatula.
Also add the crumbled cookies 10, the chopped hazelnuts 11 and the oat milk 12, mixing as you go.
Continue to knead with your hands until you obtain a firm and homogeneous mixture 13. Pour the mixture onto a sheet of parchment paper 14 and shape it into a cylinder 15.
Wrap the parchment paper around the cylinder 16 and twist the ends to seal it 17. Place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. After chilling, let the vegan chocolate salami return to room temperature for about 20 minutes before enjoying it 18!