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A Vegan Chocolate Salami dessert wrapped in parchment and twine is displayed on a table, with two slices cut, a knife, and a brown cloth in the background.

Vegan Chocolate Salami

Vegan Chocolate Salami is honestly one of my favorite things to make. Just a few ingredients create something that looks and tastes like it came from a bakery. The dark chocolate gets dense and fudgy, the crushed cookies add texture in every slice, and the touch of coffee powder deepens the chocolate flavor without any coffee taste. It's completely no-bake, budget-friendly, and make-ahead friendly, and that's why it's my go-to for holiday parties, potlucks, and edible gifts. You can roll it in powdered sugar for a festive snowy look or serve it as is.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Additional Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Vegan Chocolate Salami
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 332kcal
Author: Mandy Applegate

Ingredients

  • 2 cups grated dark vegan chocolate
  • 1 ½ cups crushed vegan cookies
  • ¼ cup soy milk
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon coffee powder
  • Pinch of salt optional
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Break up your vegan cookies/biscuits into chunks. You don’t want them to turn to powder, so it’s best to do this by hand.
  • Pop them onto a dry cloth, fold the cloth around the cookies, and and crush them by applying pressure with your hands.
  • Put the cookies aside, and move onto the chocolate mixture.
  • Melt your dark chocolate over low heat using a double boiler, so that it doesn’t burn.
  • Once the chocolate has melted, remove it from the heat and add your soy milk (or any plant-based milk you like), and the vegetable oil, coffee powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix it well to combine.
  • Then fold in the broken cookies/biscuits.
  • Before the chocolate mixture has had a chance to cool, pour it out onto a sheet of baking paper, and roll it with your hands into a log shape.
  • You can twist the paper at the ends, like a candy bar. Then let it set in the freezer for at least 3 hours.
  • Once it has hardened, take it out of the freezer, and remove the baking paper (at this point, you can roll it in icing sugar if you like).
  • Serve the chocolate salami in slices, just like a real salami.

Notes

I've made this dessert dozens of times, and these tips will help you get the best results.
  • Use good-quality dark chocolate: The chocolate is the star here, so pick one you actually like eating on its own because the flavor will shine through.
  • Don't crush the cookies too fine: You want chunks and pieces, not powder, so the texture stays interesting in every slice.
  • Work quickly after mixing: The chocolate starts to firm up as it cools, so shape the log right away while the mixture is still pliable and easy to roll.
  • Freeze on a flat surface: Make sure the log sits flat in the freezer so it doesn't roll around and lose its shape while it sets.
  • Slice with a sharp knife: A sharp chef's knife will give you clean slices without crushing the log, and you can wipe the blade between cuts for the neatest presentation.
  • Flash-freeze slices for gifting: If you want to give away individual slices, freeze them on a baking sheet for 30 minutes first, then wrap them individually so they don't stick together.

Nutrition

Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 112mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 2mg
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