Russian Chocolate Salami (Nut-free)
Don’t be fooled by this Russian Chocolate Salami! No meat is involved here, just chocolate, tea biscuits and fruity marmalade candies—fun and easy to make with the kids and trick a family member.
Russian Chocolate Salami is a fun and easy dessert; even the kids can help. Plus, these make a lovely gift to give away for any occasion. Roll them up in brown paper, and a little bow, and you will have a beautiful gift! However, remember that they should be kept cold because, unlike authentic sausages, they do melt. You can decorate them like authentic sausages and serve them on a traditional wooden cutting board. It’s for sure going to surprise one or two at the table.
Many Versions of Chocolate Salami
This version of chocolate salami is a Russian or, let’s say, the Northern version. They make them with pieces of fruity marmalade candies, which are easy to find, but any jelly candy would do. I think they bring in some colour. They make the sausages a bit more festive. Of course, other versions exist with nuts, like the Sirian version with pistachios. The Italians have an arrangement with or without nuts called Salame al Cioccolato. But if you intend to give it to kids, ensure nobody suffers from allergies.
Although the main ingredient here is plain tea cookies or biscuits, every country has its own version. Here in Spain, they call them ‘Maria’ cookies. They’re the typical commercial cookies they serve with coffee or tea. So, be ready for this plain, bland white cookie to get a fun makeover!
Rolling Technique
You’ll want your sausage to be super round because the rounder, the more realistic! For this recipe, you’ll roll the sausages first with a sushi carpet or wooden table mat. Once the resting period in the refrigerator is over, you’ll reform the sausages with oven paper and a plane scrapper or similar to keep them as round as possible. Check the recipe video below for the precise technique.
*Special thanks to my sweet friend Kristelle, who showed me how to make this sweet salami. She is a talented baker! Check out her latest cinnamon buns recipe here!
Russian Chocolate Salami
Ingredients
- 180 g tea biscuits
- 150 g marmalade candies jelly candy (not sour)
- 100 g butter
- 100 g condensed milk
- 2 tbsp cacao powder
The topping powder
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp starch (corn, potato, rice, etc.)
Instructions
- Cut the tea biscuits into small pieces by hand (or mash them in a big plastic bag).
- Then, cut the marmalade candies into small pieces and add to the cookie bowl.
- Add the butter, condensed milk and chocolate powder to a saucepan and warm up at medium-low until the butter is melted. Keep turning to prevent burning the mixture.
- Add the melted chocolate mixture to the biscuit mixture and mix.
- Add half the mixture to a big piece of plastic wrap and start rolling with your hands to make a cylinder. Then, use a sushi mat or similar to make it rounder.
- Make it with the other half again, then reserve it in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours.
- Once cold and firm, take parchment paper and a scraper and push underneath the sausage to shape it perfectly round (Check video).
- Take off the plastic and cover it with the topping powder mix twice.
Video
Notes
Nutrition
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Yum! This is kind of like a condensed version of the rocky road I adored in Australia. This is a great recipe for those who love sweet treats but don’t necessarily have the time or ability to bake them.
And with the marmalade candy too! Delicious!
Such a fun ‘sausage’ to make with my kiddo and we added it to dessert charcuterie board for our family fun day.
Yes! kids can help out on this one for sure!
Such a fun recipe! I love these chocolate sausages. It is the perfect recipe for kids to help in the kitchen. We will replicate your styling, it is genius.
Thanks! Glad you like it!
My kids would love to try these out. Looks tempting and sounds easy to make. Combination yummy.
Yes! A perfect gift to make daddy for Valentine’s Day!
I have never had chocolate with sausages before, but I am so excited to try it! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe 🙂
My kids get a kick out of these! They love sausage and they love chocolate so when they eat these “sausages” stuffed with chocolate they can’t stop giggling. Definitely a fun treat for kids parties!
Chocolate salami is very traditional here in Italy too, especially at Easter and Christmas. The Italian version is slightly different and doesn’t have the candies in it. I love the idea especially for kids. On my to-make list!
I’ve never tried making chocolate sausages before but this was so easy to do. My daughter helped me and we had such a great time! Wonderful recipe.
Glad you liked it!
Such a cute, simple, and deliciously sweet recipe! It really does look like a sausage and my family loved it.
It’s a great recipe to trick people!
This looks so fun to make! It sounds amazing too!
these Chocolate Sausages are so cute. They make a great party treat and it’s so fun to make!