Introduction

The Sweet Grazing Wreath is a delightful and festive treat that combines rich chocolate, crunchy biscuits, and colorful decorations. Perfect for sharing at holiday gatherings, this no-bake dessert brings together a variety of textures and flavors in a beautiful presentation.

Sweet Grazing Wreath with Chocolate Salami and Festive Decor Recipe - Recipe Image

Ingredients

100g biscuits (speculoos and digestives recommended)
50g pretzels
200g dark chocolate, roughly chopped
50g unsalted butter
2 tbsp golden syrup
2 tbsp icing sugar
100g white chocolate
1 tsp hundreds and thousands (sprinkles)
Chocolate coins (ruby chocolate suggested)
Pink or gold lustre (optional)
Large figs, quartered
Bay leaves
Finger wafers
Pink sugar mice
Chocolate cigarellos

Instructions

Step 1: Crush the biscuits and pretzels into coarse crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a sealed bag and crushing with a rolling pin.
Step 2: Melt the dark chocolate, butter, golden syrup, and a pinch of salt together in a heatproof bowl using 20-second bursts in the microwave or over simmering water. Stir until smooth.
Step 3: Mix the biscuit and pretzel crumbs into the melted chocolate mixture until evenly combined.
Step 4: Spread the mixture onto baking parchment and roll it into a log about 6cm in diameter, using the parchment to shape it. Twist the ends and tuck them underneath, then chill for at least 3 hours or overnight to set.
Step 5: Once set, remove the log from the parchment and dust it with icing sugar. Use a pastry brush to remove any excess sugar.
Step 6: Dip a sharp knife in boiling water, dry it, and slice the chocolate salami into 2cm-thick pieces.
Step 7: Melt the white chocolate as before. Spoon small blobs onto a parchment-lined baking sheet to make about 40 jazzies. Sprinkle with hundreds and thousands and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Step 8: Unwrap the chocolate coins and optionally brush them with pink or gold lustre for extra shine.
Step 9: Arrange the chocolate salami slices, jazzies, chocolate coins, figs, bay leaves, finger wafers, pink sugar mice, and chocolate cigarellos in a circular wreath shape on a serving platter.

Tips & Variations

Use a mix of different biscuits or add nuts for extra crunch and flavor.
Substitute golden syrup with honey or maple syrup if preferred.
Ensure the chocolate salami is well chilled before slicing to get clean, neat pieces.
Decorate with seasonal fruits or edible flowers for a unique twist.

Storage

Store the grazing wreath components separately in airtight containers at room temperature or in the fridge if your environment is warm. Assemble just before serving for the freshest look and texture. Leftovers can be kept covered in the fridge for up to 3 days; bring to room temperature before enjoying.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make the chocolate salami without a food processor?

Yes, you can put the biscuits and pretzels into a sealed plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin until you achieve coarse crumbs.

How long does the cooking process take?

Melting the chocolate and mixing the ingredients takes about 10 minutes, but chilling the chocolate salami requires at least 3 hours or overnight for best results.

Sweet Grazing Wreath with Chocolate Salami and Festive Decor Recipe

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This Sweet Grazing Wreath is a festive and indulgent no-bake dessert centerpiece perfect for celebrations. Featuring chocolate salami made with crunchy biscuits and pretzels coated in rich dark chocolate, paired with colorful white chocolate jazzies, ruby chocolate coins, and adorned with fresh figs and decorative sweets, this wreath combines texture and flavor in a stunning arrangement that’s sure to impress your guests.

Author: Elias
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 25 minutes
Yield: Serves 8–10 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

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Chocolate Salami

100g biscuits (speculoos and digestives)
50g pretzels
200g dark chocolate, roughly chopped
50g unsalted butter
2 tbsp golden syrup
Pinch of salt
2 tbsp icing sugar

Jazzies

100g white chocolate
1 tsp hundreds and thousands

Decorations

Chocolate coins (ruby chocolate preferred)
Pink or gold lustre (optional)
Large figs, quartered
Bay leaves
Finger wafers
Pink sugar mice
Chocolate cigarellos

Instructions

Prepare dry ingredients: Place the biscuits and pretzels into a food processor and pulse until they become coarse crumbs. Alternatively, put them in a sealed bag and crush with a rolling pin to achieve a similar texture.
Melt chocolate mixture: Combine the dark chocolate, unsalted butter, golden syrup, and a small pinch of salt in a heatproof bowl. Melt by microwaving in 20-second bursts, stirring in between, until smooth. Alternatively, melt the mixture in a bowl set over simmering water without letting the bowl touch the water, stirring until completely smooth.
Combine chocolate with crumbs: Stir the biscuit and pretzel crumbs into the melted chocolate mixture until everything is evenly coated.
Shape the chocolate salami: Spread the mixture onto a sheet of baking parchment. Using the parchment, roll the mixture into a log about 6cm in diameter. Twist the ends of the parchment around the log to secure the shape and tuck the ends underneath. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight until set.
Slice the chocolate salami: Remove the log from the parchment and dust the surface with icing sugar. Use a pastry brush to remove any excess sugar. Dip a sharp knife in boiling water, wipe dry, and carefully slice the salami into 2cm-thick pieces.
Make the jazzies: Melt the white chocolate using the same method as for the dark chocolate. Line a large baking sheet with baking parchment and spoon small, round blobs of melted white chocolate onto it—about 40 pieces in total. Sprinkle each with hundreds and thousands. Chill for at least 30 minutes until set.
Prepare chocolate coins: Unwrap the chocolate coins. If desired, use a small paintbrush to apply pink or gold lustre dust for an elegant shine but this step is optional.
Assemble the wreath: On a round serving platter, arrange the chocolate salami slices, jazzies, chocolate coins, quartered figs, bay leaves, finger wafers, pink sugar mice, and chocolate cigarellos in a circular wreath shape for a festive presentation.

Notes

You can substitute the speculoos and digestive biscuits with other types of crunchy cookies if preferred.
The golden syrup adds richness but can be replaced with honey or corn syrup in a pinch.
For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free chocolate and butter alternatives.
Be sure to chill the chocolate salami long enough to allow it to firm up properly for clean slicing.
The decorations are flexible—feel free to customize with seasonal fruits and sweets to suit your theme.

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