Chocolate Salami

Name: Chocolate Salami
Ingredients: 1/3 cup dried cranberries; 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons orange liqueur; 9 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/3 cup whole almonds; Zest of one orange; 1 cup butter cookie crumbs; 1/4 cup crystallized ginger slices, chopped; 2 egg yolks, beaten

11 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons orange liqueur
9 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup whole almonds
Zest of one orange
1 cup butter cookie crumbs
1/4 cup crystallized ginger slices, chopped
2 egg yolks, beaten

Directions

1

Soak dried cranberries in water and orange liqueur for 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2

Melt chocolate and butter in the top of a double boiler over simmering water until smooth and combined, 3 to 5 minutes. When melted, add the sugar, almonds, orange zest, drained cranberries, cookie crumbs, and crystallized ginger. Stir to combine and remove from heat. Cool for a few minutes. Add the beaten egg yolks and allow the mixture to come to room temperature.
3

Form the chocolate mixture into a log, smoothing the surface to be sure none of the filling is sticking out. Wrap the log in wax paper and refrigerate until firm. Slice and serve.