We begin the culinary adventure by preparing a delicious sauce that will give a special flavor to our dessert. We take a pot, place it over medium heat, and add the butter, letting it melt completely. Once the butter is melted, we add milk or water, depending on personal preferences. Then, we incorporate the rum essence, which will add an enticing aroma, and a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness. If you want the dessert to be sweeter, now is the time to add 2-3 tablespoons of sugar, mixing well to dissolve it completely. We let the sauce cool to room temperature, giving it time to blend the flavors.
Next, we take care of the solid ingredients. We break the biscuits by hand into small pieces, preparing them to integrate perfectly into the mixture. Then, we cut the Turkish delight into cubes, an ingredient that will bring a soft texture and pleasant taste. Nuts and dates are next on the list; we chop them finely to distribute them evenly in the mixture. In a larger bowl, we mix all the dry ingredients: the broken biscuits, Turkish delight, nuts, dates, cocoa, coconut, and raisins. These combine to form a delicious base rich in flavors.
Once the dry mixture is well combined, we pour the cooled sauce over it, making sure to cover all the ingredients. We use a spatula or spoon to mix everything well, ensuring that each ingredient is soaked in the aromatic sauce. It is important to taste the mixture and, depending on our preferences, we can adjust the sweetness by adding a spoon or two of sugar, to taste.
To shape the dessert, we take a sheet of cling film and line it with coconut. On this, we place the previously prepared mixture, making sure to distribute it evenly. We tightly wrap the film, forming a tight cylinder, and tie knots at both ends to seal the mixture well. This step is essential to maintain the shape and avoid leaks. Finally, we place the dessert in the refrigerator for a few hours, during which it will firm up and the flavors will intensify. After it has chilled, we can cut it into slices and enjoy a sweet delight, perfect for any occasion!
Next, we take care of the solid ingredients. We break the biscuits by hand into small pieces, preparing them to integrate perfectly into the mixture. Then, we cut the Turkish delight into cubes, an ingredient that will bring a soft texture and pleasant taste. Nuts and dates are next on the list; we chop them finely to distribute them evenly in the mixture. In a larger bowl, we mix all the dry ingredients: the broken biscuits, Turkish delight, nuts, dates, cocoa, coconut, and raisins. These combine to form a delicious base rich in flavors.
Once the dry mixture is well combined, we pour the cooled sauce over it, making sure to cover all the ingredients. We use a spatula or spoon to mix everything well, ensuring that each ingredient is soaked in the aromatic sauce. It is important to taste the mixture and, depending on our preferences, we can adjust the sweetness by adding a spoon or two of sugar, to taste.
To shape the dessert, we take a sheet of cling film and line it with coconut. On this, we place the previously prepared mixture, making sure to distribute it evenly. We tightly wrap the film, forming a tight cylinder, and tie knots at both ends to seal the mixture well. This step is essential to maintain the shape and avoid leaks. Finally, we place the dessert in the refrigerator for a few hours, during which it will firm up and the flavors will intensify. After it has chilled, we can cut it into slices and enjoy a sweet delight, perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Biscuit Salam Recipe 450 g biscuits 100 g butter 120 ml water/milk 4 tablespoons cocoa 5 cubes of Turkish delight 100 grams of coconut a handful of walnuts 10 dates a handful of raisins 1 essence of rum 2 packets of vanilla sugar coconut for decoration (white and green)