Truffle
Definition:
There are two different types of truffles, but you are much more likely to eat one than the other! Chocolate truffles are made of chilled ganache, rolled into balls and then coated in candy coating, powdered sugar, nuts or cocoa. The other truffle is a fungus, or mushroom, which grows at the base of oak trees and is extremely expensive. These truffles are also extremely pungent, and can flavor raw eggs when simply stored in the same container! Real truffles can cost up to $2,000 a pound.
Pronunciation: TRUFF l
• (noun)
Examples: The truffles were made with poire William and coated with confectioner's coating. OR The truffles were found by a truffle hound, dug, and sold at the farmer's market.
Related Resources:
Cashew Truffles
Here's an easy recipe for chocolate truffles.
Elsewhere on the Web:
Black Pearl of Perigord
This fascinating article will tell you all you want to know about truffles - the real thing!
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