Introduction

This Sweet Grazing Wreath is a delightful centerpiece for any festive occasion. Combining crunchy biscuits, salty pretzels, and rich chocolate, it’s both visually stunning and deliciously indulgent. Perfect for sharing and nibbling throughout the celebration.

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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: Place the biscuits and pretzels in a food processor and blitz to coarse crumbs, or put them in a sealed bag and crush with a rolling pin until roughly broken.
Step 2: Combine the dark chocolate, unsalted butter, golden syrup, and a small pinch of salt in a heatproof bowl. Melt gently in 20-second bursts in the microwave or over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
Step 3: Stir the biscuit and pretzel crumbs into the melted chocolate mixture until fully combined.
Step 4: Spread the mixture onto a sheet of baking parchment and roll into a log about 6cm in diameter. Use the parchment to help roll, then twist the ends to secure and tuck underneath. Chill for at least 3 hours or overnight until set.
Step 5: Remove the log from the parchment and dust with icing sugar. Brush off any excess gently. Dip a sharp knife in boiling water, dry it, and slice the log into 2cm-thick pieces.
Step 6: Melt the white chocolate similarly to step 2. Spoon small blobs, about 40, onto baking parchment on a tray. Sprinkle with hundreds and thousands and chill for at least 30 minutes to set.
Step 7: Unwrap the chocolate coins. If desired, use a small paintbrush to coat them with pink or gold lustre for extra shine.
Step 8: Arrange the chocolate salami slices, white chocolate jazzies, chocolate coins, figs, bay leaves, finger wafers, pink sugar mice, and chocolate cigarellos into a circular wreath shape on a large round serving platter.

Tips & Variations

Use a mix of your favorite biscuits and pretzels to customize the crunch and flavor.
If you don’t have golden syrup, honey or corn syrup can work as a substitute.
For a festive touch, add dried cranberries or chopped nuts to the mixture before chilling.
Use colored lustre dust to match your party theme or holiday colors.

Storage

Store the chocolate salami wrapped in parchment or plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to one week. Keep the white chocolate jazzies and decorations in an airtight container at room temperature. For best flavor, bring to room temperature before serving. Reheat is not recommended as the texture may change.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make the chocolate salami ahead of time?

Yes, it’s ideal to make it a day or two in advance so it sets well and the flavors meld. Keep it chilled until ready to assemble.

What can I use instead of pretzels?

If you prefer, lightly salted nuts or crushed cereal can replace pretzels to add crunch and texture.

Sweet Grazing Wreath with Chocolate Salami and Festive Confections Recipe

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This Sweet Grazing Wreath is a delightful holiday centerpiece featuring a chocolate salami made from crunchy biscuits and pretzels bound with rich dark chocolate. Accompanied by colorful white chocolate jazzies, lustrous chocolate coins, fresh figs, bay leaves, finger wafers, and whimsical pink sugar mice and chocolate cigarellos, this decadent dessert wreath is perfect for festive occasions and celebrations.

Author: Cleo
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Yield: Approximately 40 servings 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: European

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
small pinch of salt
2 tbsp icing sugar (for dusting)

Jazzies

100g white chocolate
1 tsp hundreds and thousands (sprinkles)

Decorations

chocolate coins (ruby chocolate)
pink or gold lustre (optional)
large figs, quartered
bay leaves
finger wafers
pink sugar mice
chocolate cigarellos

Instructions

Prepare biscuit and pretzel crumbs: Place the biscuits and pretzels into a food processor and blitz until coarse crumbs form. Alternatively, place them in a sealed bag and crush with a rolling pin.
Melt chocolate mixture: In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate, unsalted butter, golden syrup, and a small pinch of salt. Melt the mixture gently in the microwave using 20-second bursts, stirring between each burst until smooth, or melt over a simmering water bath without letting the bowl touch the water.
Combine crumbs and shape log: Stir the biscuit and pretzel crumbs into the melted chocolate mixture until fully incorporated. Spread the sticky mixture onto a sheet of baking parchment, then using the parchment help roll it into a log about 6cm in diameter. Twist the ends of the parchment around the log to hold the shape and tuck the ends underneath.
Chill the salami: Refrigerate the log for at least 3 hours or overnight to set firmly.
Slice and dust salami: Remove the chocolate salami log from the parchment. Dust generously with icing sugar and brush off any excess with a pastry brush. Dip a sharp knife in boiling water, dry it off, and slice the chocolate salami into 2cm-thick pieces for serving.
Make jazzies: Melt the white chocolate as described in step 2. Line a large baking sheet with baking parchment and spoon small round blobs of the melted white chocolate (about 40 in total) onto the sheet. Sprinkle with hundreds and thousands and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes until firm.
Prepare chocolate coins: Unwrap the ruby chocolate coins. If desired, use a small paintbrush to coat them with pink or gold edible lustre for a festive shimmer. Otherwise, leave them unadorned.
Assemble the wreath: On a large round serving platter, arrange the sliced chocolate salami, white chocolate jazzies, decorated chocolate coins, quartered figs, bay leaves, finger wafers, pink sugar mice, and chocolate cigarellos in a circular wreath pattern to create an eye-catching and decorative dessert centerpiece.

Notes

Make sure all chocolates are fully melted and smooth before combining to prevent lumps in the salami mixture.
The chocolate salami can be prepared up to two days in advance and kept chilled for convenience.
Use a sharp knife warmed in hot water for clean slices that don’t crumble.
Decorate the wreath with fresh seasonal fruits like figs for added freshness and color contrast.
If you cannot find ruby chocolate coins, substitute with any colorful chocolate coins or festive chocolates.
Ensure the bay leaves used are for decorative purposes only and not for consumption.

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