Chocolate Fudge Christmas Salami (Vegan)
A delicious no-bake recipe perfect for the holidays, this Chocolate Fudge Christmas Salami is made with a handful of vegan and gluten-free ingredients, and you can add in whatever fruits, nuts and cookies you like.
I love anything chocolatey especially this time of year, and I also love a no-bake recipe. So, when challenged to create another recipe showcasing the delicious sweetened condensed oat milk, I had to make something rich, indulgent and fudgy. As it’s Christmastime, I wanted to make something festive, too and after making a salami last year, I knew I wanted to re-make one as it went down a hit with friends and family. The main fudge mixture is similar to regular chocolate fudge and is mainly dark chocolate and the sweetened condensed dairy-free milk, but the fun part is rolling it up into a log or “salami” shape. Add in whatever dried fruits, nuts, mallows or cookies you like and serve in slices.
Why will I love this recipe?
This recipe is amazing:
- Rich, chocolatey, indulgent and fudgy
- Smooth and delicious
- Nutty, crunchy and fruity
- Made with just a few ingredients
- No baking required
- Naturally dairy-free, egg-free and vegan
- Gluten-free and nut-free options
- Add in your favourite dried fruits, nuts etc
- Easy to make
- Tastes like Christmas with gingerbread spices
- Fun for the holidays
- Great all year round
- A source of antioxidants
- Contains plant points
- From nuts and fruits
- Great to make ahead of time
- Enjoy for desserts or snacks
- Everyone will love it
If you already love the sound of this salami, then skip ahead to the recipe card below. Or, first let’s discuss the recipe in more detail.
What ingredients do I need?
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For the salami:
- Dark chocolate: I use the Raw Halo buttons or HU kitchen chocolate, both of which are made with simple, wholefood ingredients.
- Sweetened condensed oat milk: this is from Natures Charm and is so delicious and makes for the best fudge texture. They also have a coconut one which is delicious.
- Almond butter: make sure it’s 100% nuts and use a runny, smooth one. Or, try cashew or pecan butter or use tahini or sunflower seed butter to make it nut-free.
- Gingerbread spices: a mix of cinnamon, ginger, allspices and/or nutmeg.
- Salt: for flavour.
- Crystallised ginger: truly Christmassy!
- Dried cranberries: these are so good this time of year but other dried fruits like goji berries, dates, figs or dried apricots will also work.
- Pistachios: or other nuts but I love the pop if colour. Hazelnuts or pecans would also be great or swap for cookies or more dried fruit to make them nut-free.
- Vegan marshmallows: use mini ones or slice bigger ones into small pieces. Or use cookies.
- Icing sugar: to dust on top.
Is this gluten-free and nut-free?
This is easily gluten-free as long as your condensed milk is GF and any add-ins. To make it nut-free, swap the almond butter for tahini or sunflower seed butter and the pistachios for more dried fruits or cookies.
How do I make this?
This is ready in a few steps:
- Melt together the chocolate and condensed milk: over a pan of simmering water.
- Stir in the almond butter, spices and salt: and whisk until smooth. It will start to thicken.
- In a bowl, combine all of the add ins: and stir.
- Pour in the chocolate mix and stir well: to make a thick mix.
- Tip the chocolatey onto a piece of parchment: and compact into a log-shape with your hands.
- Wrap up tightly using the parchment: and twist the ends to seal it.
- Chill in the fridge to set: for 4-6 hours or overnight.
- Un roll the salami and dust with icing sugar: and slice to serve.
How long will it last?
This will keep for 1 week (or 1 month in the freezer) in a sealed container container in the fridge.
What other recipes can I make?
For more festive ideas and no-bakes:
- No Bake Chocolate Christmas Brownies
- Chocolate Coffee Truffle Tart
- Chocolate Covered Gingerbread Flapjack
- Chocolate Gingerbread Ganache Tart
- No Bake Chocolate Brownie Pine Cones
Chocolate Fudge Christmas Salami (Vegan)
A delicious no-bake recipe perfect for the holidays, this Chocolate Fudge Christmas Salami is made with a handful of vegan and gluten-free ingredients, and you can add in whatever fruits, nuts and cookies you like.
Ingredients
- 350g dark chocolate, chopped small
- 320g (1 tin) Natures Charm Sweetened Condensed Oat Milk
- 60g runny smooth almond butter
- 1 tsp gingerbread spices (1/2 tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp ginger, ¼ tsp allspice or nutmeg)
- A pinch of salt
- 75g crystallised ginger, chopped
- 50g dried cranberries
- 30g pistachios, chopped
- 60g vegan marshmallows, chopped
- Icing sugar, to dust
Instructions
- Add the chocolate and sweetened condensed oat milk to a heatproof bowl and sit over a pan of simmering water. Stir gently and allow to melt.
- Meanwhile, add the ginger, cranberries, pistachios and marshmallows to a bowl and toss well.
- Into the melted chocolate, add in the almond butter, spices and salt and stir well.
- Pour the chocolate mix into the dry mix and stir well (it will be sticky).
- Tip the mixture onto a piece of parchment paper (about 35-cm square). Shape the chocolate into a log about 25-cm in length. Use the parchment to make a log-shape.
- Tightly roll up the chocolate log using the parchment and twist the ends.
- Place in the fridge for 4-6 hours or overnight, until set.
- Unroll from the parchment and dust with icing sugar.
- Use a warmed, sharp knife to slice and cut into pieces. Enjoy straight away or keep in the fridge (or at room temperature if it’s not too hot) for 1 week. You can pop it in the freezer, wrapped well, for 1 month, and allow to defrost before dusting with icing sugar and slicing.
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With salami love x
p.s. this recipe was first made with Natures Charm who I love and all opinions are my own. This blog post is not sponsored.
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