Guide Note: Chocolate truffles are a confectionary treat served around the world. They are called a “truffle” because, after being rolled in cocoa, they look like a fungal truffle, the tuber.
Fast Facts:
- Traditional chocolate truffles are made from ganache
- Chocolate truffles are most commonly coated with cocoa powder
- Chocolate truffles are best served at room temperature
- Main chocolate truffle styles are Swiss, American, and European
- Chocolate truffles were invented in France
- European truffles are smaller than American
- The better quality chocolate used, the better the truffle will taste