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Christmas Biscuit salami

Though unbaked biscuit "salami" is originally an Italian sweet, it's very popular in Middle & Eastern Europe during the Christmas period. Normally it's a mixture of cocoa powder, sugar, butter, rum (or other liquor) and crumbled cookies, which is rolled into a log shape, chilled, then sliced. You can add nuts, dried fruits & spices to make it taste more festive - just like in this Christmas Biscuit salami version. It's super easy to make, no baking is required - and the result is a real crowd pleaser! It also makes a nice gift if you're going to a party!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 16 people
Cuisine: Mid&East European
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 150 g butter or dairy-free margarine
  • 100 g unrefined sugar
  • 2 Tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 beaten egg
  • 250 g of biscuits crunchy
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence
  • 100 g chopped dried fruits such as raisins, cranberries, cherries, dates, figs etc.
  • 1 tsp ground ginger or mixed spice
  • 100 g desiccated coconut

Method
 

  1. Melt gently the butter in a saucepan. Add the sugar and cocoa powder.
  2. When the sugar is melted, add the egg and vanilla. Stir for 2-3 minutes. Before it boils, turn off the heat.
  3. Coarsely crush the biscuits then add to the mixture. Add the ginger and dried fruits, then gently stir.
  4. Put a large piece of baking paper on a clean surface and sprinkle half of the coconut over it.
  5. Spoon half of the mixture in the middle and form a 30 cm long log and roll this in the desiccated coconut to cover all over. Wrap with clingfilm, closing off the ends tightly.
  6. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
  7. Put the two salamis in the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours.
  8. Serve it sliced.