When I lived in Portugal, my Sunday ritual was simple:
Stroll to the local mercearia (grocery), pick up a loaf of crusty bread, a wedge of queijo da serra… and one slice of chocolate salami wrapped in parchment paper.
No, it’s not meat—it’s Portugal’s beloved no-bake dessert: a rich, fudgy log of crushed cookies, dark chocolate, butter, and toasted walnuts, rolled to look like cured salami and sliced like charcuterie.
It’s playful, decadent, and shockingly easy—ready in 15 minutes with no oven required.
Perfect for:
✅ Holiday gifting (it looks like gourmet charcuterie!)
✅ Last-minute party desserts
✅ Weekend treats with coffee or port wine
✅ Nostalgic bites that transport you to Lisbon cafĂ©s
And the best part?
✅ Only 6 simple ingredients
✅ Naturally nut-free adaptable
✅ Freezer-friendly for weeks
✅ Kids love helping roll it!
🌟 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Authentic Portuguese tradition—served at birthdays, Christmas, and family gatherings
- No baking, no fancy tools—just a bowl and your hands
- Impressive presentation with zero effort
- Rich but not overly sweet—thanks to dark chocolate and walnuts
- Costs less than $8 total!
đź’¬ “I brought this to a potluck labeled ‘Chocolate Salami’—people were shocked (then delighted) when they took a bite!”
đź›’ Ingredients You’ll Need (Simple & Authentic!)
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