This mouth-watering Italian dessert recipe for Salame di Cioccolato is sure to be a hit with toddlers! Combining simple pantry ingredients such as chocolate, butter, nuts and biscotti, this is a recipe that is easy to make yet bursting with flavour. Not only is Salame di Cioccolato fun to make, but it’s a healthy dessert that provides a source of energy and a great way to get little ones into the kitchen. Get your toddlers involved in the kitchen with this easy but delicious recipe - the perfect addition to any Toddler Recipes Australia blog!

General Information

• Servings: 4-6
• Keywords: Salame di Cioccolato, Chocolate, Sweet, Quick
• Calories: 350
• Protein: 11 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fats: 20 g
• Preparation time: 10 minutes
• Cooking time: None

Ingredients

• 120 g dark chocolate
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, unsweetened
• 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup
• 120 g butter, softened
• 15 g chopped almonds

Directions

1. This is where Steve’s magical baking powers come in, so listen up! Start out by melting the dark chocolate using a double boiler, or by placing it in a bowl on top of another bowl of hot water.

2. Once the chocolate has melted, add the cocoa powder and honey or agave syrup, stirring until everything is completely blended.

3. Remove the mixture from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.

4. In a separate bowl, cream the butter until light and fluffy.

5. Add the cooled chocolate mixture to the butter, stirring until everything is completely blended.

6. Fold in the chopped almonds and mix until well blended.

7. Pour the mixture into a plastic wrap lined baking dish and chill for 2 hours in the fridge.

8. Once chilled, spoon out the chocolate mixture onto a cutting board in the form of a log, rolling it into shape with your hands.

9. Slice the log into 1-2 cm thick slices and enjoy!

Recommended Sides

Serve with fruit or ice cream for a delicious dessert.

Sliced strawberries with a dollop of freshly whipped cream would also make a great accompaniment for this dessert.