I Thought I Knew Chocolate Salami… Then I Made This

I thought I knew what chocolate salami was—until I made this. This dessert honestly broke my brain. It’s inspired by the classic salame de chocolate we all know from Portugal, but I’m giving it a tropical twist: rolled in grated coconut and served with a zesty coconut lime yogurt sauce that completely changes the game.
Don’t worry—this recipe keeps everything you love about the original: rich chocolate, biscuit crunch, that nostalgic texture… but then comes this punchy, creamy sauce and that coconut coating. Suddenly, it’s not just a childhood favorite—it’s a restaurant-worthy dessert.

Portuguese Chocolate Salami with Coconut & Pistachios
✨ For the Chocolate Salami:
• 200g dark chocolate (70%, chopped)
• 100g unsalted butter
• 150g digestive biscuits or Maria biscuits (broken into small chunks)
• 125g sweetened condensed milk
• 75g shelled pistachios (roughly chopped)
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tsp whisky (optional but highly recommended)
• A pinch of salt
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🥥 For the Coating:
• Grated coconut (enough to roll and fully coat the salami)
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🍋 For the Coconut-Lime Yogurt Sauce:
• 100g plain yogurt (or Greek-style yogurt for creaminess)
• 2 tbsp coconut cream
• Zest of 1 lime
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 2–3 tsp honey or sugar (to taste)