May 2 is National Chocolate Truffles Day. And what a day to celebrate! Truffles are a confection made with a chocolate shell filled with chocolate ganache and coated in chocolate powder. The first chocolate truffle was invented in 1895 by M. Dofour in Chambery, France. Today, there are three types of chocolate truffles: American, European, and Swiss.
Many people consider chocolate truffles to be extravagant confections – and there are some ridiculously glitzy truffles out there, like the Knipschildt’s Mandeline which sells for $250 per piece – but in reality, truffles are relatively cheap and simple to make. If you have a spare 30 minutes to celebrate today’s food holiday, why don’t you whip up a batch of these dark chocolate truffles? This base recipe borrowed from John Mitzewich is a great starting point for your chocolatier dreams. If you’re feeling creative, roll the formed truffles in a mixture of crushed walnuts & brown sugar, crushed toffee bits, or whatever else tickles your fancy. The real message here is: treat yourself. You deserve a bit of luxury today.
Photo Source: David Leggett
