Chocolate Salami – Greek Kormos/Mosaiko (No-bake + Vegan Option)

Chocolate salami is traditional Greek dessert (Kormos/Mosaikos)! It's a combination of chocolate, cookies, and nuts that looks like salami!

Chocolate salami! I often make it at different times during the year and it's a great accompaniment for coffee or on its own. It's an easy, egg-free no-bake dessert made with crushed cookies, chocolate and nuts.

There are lots of different versions of chocolate salami all around the world. It's very popular here in Greece, too. It's called kor-MOS, which means a tree log. It's also called mo-sa-ee-KO, which means mosaic, because of the design inside.

Love no-bake desserts? Try my Chocolate Pomegranate Bark, my Easy Vegan Truffles, or my 3 Ingredient Oreo Cake.

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

• You only need a few ingredients.
• It's super simple to make.
• It's adaptable.
• It's a no-bake dessert.
• It's egg-free.
• It lasts for up to 2 weeks in the fridge or 2 months in the freezer.
• There's a vegan option.

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE CHOCOLATE SALAMI

• semisweet or bittersweet chocolate
• butter
• plain vanilla cookies
• milk
• walnuts
• brandy (optional)
• salt
• powdered sugar

HOW TO MAKE EASY EGG-FREE CHOCOLATE SALAMI - GREEK KORMOS/MOSAIKO

ADD-INS & ADAPTATIONS

• There are lots of different things you could add, although I don't usually go overboard with a lot of add-ins, because I want more of a chocolate flavor. Pistachio nuts adds some color and a savory touch. You could also add caramelized nuts or even crushed pretzels. Dried fruit, like cranberries, raisins would be nice, too. Feel free to add whatever you like - this recipe is very adaptable!
• Instead of cognac or brandy, you could use whiskey, or rum. The touch of alcohol really brings out the overall flavor, but you could omit it if you don't drink alcohol.

VEGAN OPTION

• For a vegan option, just replace the butter with vegan butter or margarine and the milk with a non-dairy vegan milk alternative.
• Instead of vanilla wafer cookies, you could use your favorite crunchy vegan vanilla cookies.
• Feel free to use your favorite vegan dark chocolate or baking chocolate!

TIPS FOR SUCCESS

• Most recipes require placing the salami in the refrigerator for hours (or even overnight) to firm up and harden, but I found that freezing it is MUCH faster.
• When the salami has set, it's usually flat on the bottom. Some people don't mind this, but I like making a perfectly round log shape, especially if I'm going to give it as a gift. To do this, I simply re-roll it after it has set and then put it in the fridge for a few minutes before removing the plastic wrap and rubbing it with powdered sugar.
• Make sure it's stored in an airtight container so it doesn't absorb other smells in the fridge or freezer.

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Recipe

Easy Egg-free Chocolate Salami - Greek Kormos/Mosaiko (No-bake + Vegan Option)

Chocolate salami is traditional Greek dessert (Kormos/Mosaikos)! It's a combination of chocolate, cookies, and nuts that looks like salami!

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Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: Greek

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 10 -12

Author: Voula

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Ingredients

• ▢ 8.8 oz / 250 g dark chocolate (or bittersweet, semi-sweet, or baking chocolate), chopped
• ▢ ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter (or vegan butter)
• ▢ 7 oz / 200 g plain (or vegan) vanilla cookies, coarsely crushed
• ▢ 2 tablespoons milk of choice
• ▢ 2 oz / 56 g walnuts, coarsely chopped
• ▢ 2 tablespoons cognac/brandy (optional)
• ▢ a pinch of salt
• ▢ powdered sugar (for the coating)

Note:

For best results, please read through the full post before beginning the recipe.

Instructions

• Melt the chocolate and butter together in a bowl over a pot of just simmering water. Stir until they've melted.
  8.8 oz / 250 g dark chocolate (or bittersweet, semi-sweet, or baking chocolate), chopped, ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter (or vegan butter)
• Add all the remaining ingredients except for the powdered sugar. Mix until well combined.
  7 oz / 200 g plain (or vegan) vanilla cookies, coarsely crushed, 2 tablespoons milk of choice, 2 oz / 56 g walnuts, coarsely chopped, 2 tablespoons cognac/brandy (optional), a pinch of salt
• Spread the mixture onto a sheet of plastic wrap and shape into a log. Fold the plastic wrap over and shape like candy by rolling it back and forth a few times. Tie the ends.
• Put it in the freezer for an hour to firm up. When it sets, the bottom is slightly flat. Take it out of the freezer and roll it again to make it all round.
• Remove the plastic wrap and rub it with the powdered sugar. For an authentic salami look, wrap it with kitchen twine.
  powdered sugar (for the coating)
• Slice and enjoy!

Notes

You can store this chocolate salami in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or the freezer for up to 2 months.

To freeze, wrap it well in plastic wrap and then put it in a freezer bag or freezer-safe container. Then slice it and allow it to soften up a bit at room temperature. Or, you can put it in the refrigerator a day before to thaw.

Baking Measurements: I have used weight measurements for all the recipes on this website. Even though I have also included American volume measurements for convenience, I highly recommend using a digital kitchen scale to weigh all ingredients for the most accurate measurements. Digital kitchen scales are more precise than cups, which is so important in baking, and they give the most accurate, consistent results. Happy baking!

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