The naturally sweet pistachio salami, without eggs and no added sugars, is an easy and quick dessert to prepare.
It’s a versatile dessert, suitable for any season and occasion, that requires no baking. It can be stored in the freezer and is always appreciated, just like the beloved butterless chocolate salami, made and remade by many people.
What makes it special compared to others? The fact that it doesn’t have butter among the ingredients, like the other one, and that it has a “binder” made of milk and cornstarch, allowing us not to use eggs.
Also, since white chocolate is already very sweet and the cookies are sweet as well, I chose not to use any sweetener in the dough, except for a very light dusting of powdered sugar for photographic needs. This makes the salami very balanced in taste and not at all cloying, and I’m sure it will win you over too.
READ F.A.Q. AND TIPS AT THE END OF THE RECIPE
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Rest time: 3 Hours
- Preparation time: 8 Minutes
- Portions: 10People
- Cooking methods: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients
- 4 oz white chocolate
- 2.82 oz pistachio cream (100% natural without sugars)
- 2.82 oz rice oil
- 5 oz dry biscuits (like Oro Saiwa)
- 1.06 oz chopped pistachios
- powdered sugar (for final decoration)
- dried fruit (red fruits)
- orange zest
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup milk (also plant-based)
Steps
Sift the cornstarch into a saucepan.
Add the milk and stir on the stove until the consistency becomes creamy.
Pour the pistachio cream, the milk cream, and the oil into the previously melted chocolate in a double boiler.
Mix well with a whisk until you get a velvety green cream.
Put the biscuits in a bowl and crush them without pulverizing (I do it by hand).
Pour the green cream over the biscuits and add the chopped pistachios.
Mix well all the ingredients with the help of a spoon.
Pour the mixture onto a sheet of parchment paper and shape it into a salami. To help you, you can wrap the parchment paper roll in some plastic wrap and roll on the counter to achieve a more regular shape. Store in the fridge for about 3 hours.
Tips and Variations
You can also add chocolate chips or, as indicated among optional ingredients, dehydrated red fruits.
Mini version: halve the ingredients and make individual salamis for a snack or gift.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
How long does the naturally sweet pistachio salami last?
In the fridge for up to 5–7 days, well wrapped. In the freezer for up to 2 months.
Is additional sugar needed?
No sugar is needed in the dough. The powdered sugar on the outside is only decorative.
