Survey after survey shows chocolate as the number one flavor preferred by American adults. I admit to being one of those chocolate loving adults!
I’m a chocolate lover that never tires of chocolate as a gift, chocolate as a treat, and chocolate as part of my everyday diet. At the present, though, I am particularly fond of seeking out unique chocolate.
What do I mean by unique?
Unique can mean different things to different people but for me, unique chocolate is handcrafted, creative in design/presentation, and exotic in flavor. The chocolate truffle embodies all these characteristics for me. In my book, the chocolate truffle is the Queen of unique.
A key component of a chocolate truffle is the ganache center. Ganache is traditionally made from fresh dairy ingredients (usually heavy cream) and fine chocolate. That is the simple, classic truffle.
On the complex side, chocolate truffles can be made with every flavor or filling you can think of. The truffle is traditionally hand rolled and dusted in cocoa powder but other things like nuts, coconut, and candied fruit are used too. Some truffles are dipped in premium chocolate to form a thin, glossy coating.
A truffle is different from other chocolates, or bon bons, because of the heavy cream ganache and chocolate combination. (Just so you know, chocolates with nougat, caramel, nuts, or marzipan are considered bon bons.)
Truffles make a unique chocolate gift. You can purchase them from your favorite local chocolate shop or order from a website. Just make sure they are fresh when they’re delivered.
Do you like truffles too? What’s your favorite flavor? Please leave a comment for me. Then come back here to watch for more truffle information coming soon.
