The original truffle, a French invention, consisted of a bite-sized ball of ganache rolled in cocoa powder. Although there are many variations of this confection today, what all the versions have in common is that they are balls, squares or other shapes, filled with ganache. Several companies make delicious champagne chocolate truffles and these make great gifts, especially when presented in a special box.
The first truffle, as legend has it, was created in the kitchen of one of the great French chefs. An apprentice was trying to make pastry cream and he poured hot cream into a bowl of chocolate chunks by accident. As the mixture hardened, he discovered it could be worked into a rough ball. He coated it with cocoa powder and was struck by its resemblance to the precious fungus found in the Perigord region of France.
There are a great variety of these products available today and choice of a particular kind depends very much on personal taste. Some people love a rich, sweet variety. Others prefer a more bitter taste. Many products offer a combination of bitter and sweet, using different types for the center and the coating.
Once again, the cream can be used as a way to moderate the sweetness or the sweetness may be intensified by the type used. Some people even substitute condensed milk for the cream or use a mixture of butter and cream for richness. Of course there are also varieties suited to those who prefer less fat.
Originally, the truffle was simply coated in cocoa powder and many people still use this coating today. However, they are also experimenting with many different coatings, even ones that offer an extreme taste contrast like paprika or peppercorns. Icing sugar, sprinkles or chopped nuts are commonly used. A tempered coating is used for a more elegant appearance and when bitten into, gives a lovely crackle, contrasting with the soft interior.
There are different types of alcohol that can be infused into the center of a truffle such as champagnes and liqueurs. Some people really like to taste the alcohol while others prefer a subtle taste that does not overpower the taste of the other ingredients. Many different champagnes are used and these all produce subtle differences in taste.
It may be possible to taste a product sample in a store. Some companies with online websites offer the option of tasting a sample too. If this is not possible, reading the reviews written by customers is helpful in making a decision. With the many varieties available, one has to be careful when choosing a gift that it suits the tastes of the person for which it is being purchased.
A mass produced product found in a supermarket will not be the same as one purchased from a reputable chocolatier. When giving gifts, one wants them to be special and today there are many chocolatiers offering their quality products online. The way they are made and the attractive presentation in elegant boxes ensures that they will be much appreciated when given as gifts on special occasions.
The first truffle, as legend has it, was created in the kitchen of one of the great French chefs. An apprentice was trying to make pastry cream and he poured hot cream into a bowl of chocolate chunks by accident. As the mixture hardened, he discovered it could be worked into a rough ball. He coated it with cocoa powder and was struck by its resemblance to the precious fungus found in the Perigord region of France.
There are a great variety of these products available today and choice of a particular kind depends very much on personal taste. Some people love a rich, sweet variety. Others prefer a more bitter taste. Many products offer a combination of bitter and sweet, using different types for the center and the coating.
Once again, the cream can be used as a way to moderate the sweetness or the sweetness may be intensified by the type used. Some people even substitute condensed milk for the cream or use a mixture of butter and cream for richness. Of course there are also varieties suited to those who prefer less fat.
Originally, the truffle was simply coated in cocoa powder and many people still use this coating today. However, they are also experimenting with many different coatings, even ones that offer an extreme taste contrast like paprika or peppercorns. Icing sugar, sprinkles or chopped nuts are commonly used. A tempered coating is used for a more elegant appearance and when bitten into, gives a lovely crackle, contrasting with the soft interior.
There are different types of alcohol that can be infused into the center of a truffle such as champagnes and liqueurs. Some people really like to taste the alcohol while others prefer a subtle taste that does not overpower the taste of the other ingredients. Many different champagnes are used and these all produce subtle differences in taste.
It may be possible to taste a product sample in a store. Some companies with online websites offer the option of tasting a sample too. If this is not possible, reading the reviews written by customers is helpful in making a decision. With the many varieties available, one has to be careful when choosing a gift that it suits the tastes of the person for which it is being purchased.
A mass produced product found in a supermarket will not be the same as one purchased from a reputable chocolatier. When giving gifts, one wants them to be special and today there are many chocolatiers offering their quality products online. The way they are made and the attractive presentation in elegant boxes ensures that they will be much appreciated when given as gifts on special occasions.
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