The Truth About Truffles: Sweet Treat or Earthy Treasure?
Truffles what a Bite of Bliss
National Truffle Day came and went, but Truffle is still a very big deal!
What Are Truffles, Really?
Let’s clear things up.
- Chocolate truffles are luxurious sweets, typically filled with creamy ganache and coated in cocoa, nuts, or coconut.
- Real truffles on the other hand, are underground fungi—yes, mushrooms—that grow near tree roots and are sniffed out by trained dogs or pigs.
Same name. Wildly different vibes.
A Tale of Two Truffles
- Chocolate truffles date back to 1895, thanks to Frenchman N. Petruccelli. London’s Prestat shop popularized them in 1902.
- Culinary truffles These earthy gems have been prized for over 4,000 years. Ancient Egyptians even ate them with goose fat.
Why the Confusion?
Simple: both are luxurious, rare, and deeply satisfying. But don’t bring chocolate truffles to a gourmet chef asking for black truffle risotto.
Top 10 Truffle Treats People Love
Here’s what has foodies drooling:
