What is a truffle?
Truffles are small, often round candies made from chocolate ganache (a mixture of chocolate and cream), often coated with chocolate, cocoa powder or nuts.
You will find below all our truffle recipes
Basic ingredients
Can I store truffles for a long time?
- Refrigerator: Approximately 1-2 weeks in an airtight container.
- Freezer: Up to 2 months. Let them thaw slowly in the refrigerator.
- Room: Up to 2 days, depending on ambient temperature and ingredients.
What is the difference between truffles and chocolates?
- Truffles are made from a soft ganache and usually rolled in cocoa or chocolate.
- Pralines are chocolate candies with a hard exterior and a filling, such as nuts, caramel, or ganache.
Who discovered the truffle?
The origins of chocolate truffles can be traced to the late 19th century in France. The invention of the first chocolate truffle is attributed to French pastry chef Louis Dufour. The story goes that in 1895, in Chambéry, he ran out of supplies of traditional Christmas ingredients. Still, to create something special, he mixed cream with chocolate, leading to the base of the ganache. He formed this mixture into small balls and rolled them through cocoa powder, creating the appearance of the truffle we know today.This simple but ingenious invention quickly became popular and spread around the world. Over the years, chocolatiers have experimented with different ingredients and techniques, leading to a wide variety of truffles.
Why are chocolate truffles called “truffles”?
The designation “truffles” for these chocolate delicacies was inspired by their outward resemblance to the real truffles, the precious fungal mushrooms that grow underground. This parable includes:
- Shape and Texture: Like real truffles, chocolate truffles have a rough, irregular shape. The first chocolate truffles were rolled by hand, resulting in a spherical shape reminiscent of the natural, tuberous truffles.
- Appearance: The traditional finishing of chocolate truffles with a layer of cocoa powder contributes to their resemblance to real truffles, which are often covered in earth and have a rough texture.
So the name “truffle” for these chocolate treats is a direct reference to their outward similarity to underground mushrooms, and not to the ingredients or taste. This designation emphasizes the elegance and luxury of chocolate truffles, linking them with the exclusivity of real truffles.
Our truffle recipes
