The Ganachery: Cinnamon Truffle
November 30, 2017
As I walk along the streets of Disney Springs, Florida on a very warm day, I am a bit overwhelmed with the abundant variety of shops and restaurants. I’m not a big fan of shopping while on vacation, but I don’t mind wandering around if I have some time to kill. And I’m always on the look out for quaint chocolates shops!
This time I’m rewarded as I stroll along to find The Ganachery. Perfectly decorated truffles are lined up behind glass in an air conditioned store. I’m interested in buying a box of assorted dark chocolate truffles but I worry about carrying them around in the Florida heat. I decide to get one truffle and eat it on the spot.
So many to choose from. I’m under pressure to make this count!
What am I in the mood for? Plain dark chocolate seems boring. Caramel or toffee feels too heavy while I feel so hot. Do I want to go exotic like lavender or jasmine? Hazelnut is too common. Anything coated with white or light milk chocolate I don’t even consider.
Just as I’m about to give up, the friendly person behind the counter says, “If you’re having a hard time picking something from out here, maybe you’d like to try the freshly made Sri Lanka cinnamon truffle I have in the back.”
Oh yes, that’s it! I want the cinnamon truffle!
The truffle is beautiful. It’s coated in a dark-milk chocolate, with a wafer thin cinnamon glaze lightly covering the top. The truffle is velvety smooth with that melt in-your-mouth feel. The cinnamon is delicate and the chocolate ganache is buttery and nutty. There’s a hint of vanilla at the finish.
I’m told this is made with cinnamon from Sri Lanka and that it’s no ordinary cinnamon. Apparently there are two types of cinnamon; Cassia and Ceylon.
Cassia cinnamon comes from the Cinnamomum cassia tree and originated in Southern China. Cassia is usually a dark brown-red color. It is the most common variety and the least expensive.
Ceylon is more of a tan-brown in color and is native to Sri Lanka. It is less common and more expensive than the Cassia variety. Ceylon claims a very delicate and mildly sweet flavor which makes it a highly sought after spice for desserts.
I’m so glad this truffle was recommended. It was exquisitely delicious. A little bit of heaven. And magic?
Next: Disney’s Boardwalk: Ample Hills 72% dark chocolate ice cream
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