Truffles are little balls of heaven. With a velvety ganache center and a range of delicious coatings, truffles offer a sweet and decadent bite sized treat. Plus, there are various types of truffles that come in various flavors and coatings, each with its own unique blend of flavors.
Truffles provide a world of indulgent flavors to explore. Each variety is more delicious than the last. Read on for ten delicious truffle varieties and a little history on this delicious treat.
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What are Truffles?
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Chocolate truffles originated in France in the 19th century. A renowned French chef, Auguste Escoffier, is said to have accidentally poured hot cream over a bowl of chocolate chunks, creating a creamy mixture that resembled a truffle mushroom. The rest, as they say, is history.
Truffles consist of a rich and creamy ganache center that is typically made from a combination of chocolate and cream. You can add a variety of ingredients to the ganache centers to create a wide range of flavors. Consider coconut, peanut butter, raspberries, mint, and more.
Of course, you can be as creative as you want to mix and match ingredients to come up with your own unique flavor combinations.
Once flavored to perfection, the creamy ganache is shaped into small and round pieces then is topped with chocolate, cocoa powder, or other coatings like chopped nuts or powdered sugar. Chocolate truffles look similar in shape and appearance to the truffle mushroom, one of the world’s most prized mushrooms. This is where the decadent candy gets its name.
If you’re looking to try out a few different types of truffles, consider our set of Artisan Truffles. It comes with sea salt caramel, mint, raspberry, espresso, birthday cake, red velvet cake, and more.
Top 10 Types of Truffles
If you’re looking for the perfect bite of deliciousness, a truffle is your best bet. Here are ten delicious types of truffles you need to try:
Chocolate truffles are bite-sized spheres of chocolate bliss that melts in your mouth. They feature a velvety chocolate ganache center topped with a coating of cocoa powder or melted chocolate.
Dark chocolate truffles come filled with dark chocolate ganache for an even richer and luxuriously intense cocoa flavor. Each bite is a rich and indulgent treat for dark chocolate lovers.
Milk chocolate truffles are perfect for those who prefer a milder chocolate flavor. They feature a luscious milk chocolate ganache center topped with a smooth, milk chocolate shell.
White chocolate truffles feature a velvety, creamy center made from white chocolate ganache. They often come topped with a coating of white chocolate or a dusting of powdered sugar and offer a delightful contrast to milk chocolate truffles.
Raspberry truffles feature a luscious raspberry-infused ganache center topped with milk chocolate. Their tangy and bright flavor provides these truffles are perfect for anyone craving a hint of berry sweetness.
Coffee truffles feature a velvety ganache infused with the flavors of freshly brewed coffee. They feature a smooth chocolate shell with a dusting of cocoa powder and provide a perfect blend of and coffee and chocolate in every bite.
Mint chocolate truffles feature a mint-infused ganache center topped with a layer of dark or milk chocolate. They offer a refreshing mint freshness combined with rich and creamy chocolate.
Cherry truffles contain a luscious cherry-infused ganache center, enveloped in a coating of dark or milk chocolate. These sweet treats blend the sweet and slightly tart flavor of cherries with rich, velvety chocolate.
Peanut butter truffles are typically crafted with a creamy peanut butter-infused ganache at the center, coated in a layer of either milk or dark chocolate. These sweet treats provide the perfect harmony of sweet and salty flavors.
Salted caramel truffles feature a smooth caramel-infused ganache center and come topped with dark or milk chocolate and a sprinkle of sea salt. The result is a luxurious combination of caramel and chocolate.
Types of Truffles FAQs
Are truffles and chocolate bonbons the same thing?
Truffles and chocolate bonbons are not the same. Truffles feature a soft, ganache center. Chocolate bonbons have various fillings, such as fruit, caramel, or nougat, topped with chocolate.
When were truffles invented?
Truffles originated in France in the 19th century. They were named after the black truffle mushroom due to their similar appearance. They became popular due to their creamy texture and indulgent flavors.
How many different types of truffles are there?
There are many types of truffle chocolates, each with unique flavors of ganache and toppings. Common types of truffles include dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and white chocolate.
