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A chocolate truffle is considered and known as a collection of nothing but chocolate sweets.. This mouth watering confection is usually made with a round ganache of chocolate core covered with a powdered cocoa or chocolate. It is actually named after the truffle fungus because of their physical similarities.
A ganache is a French term which refers to the mixture of heavy cream and chocolate. It is usually produced from cream of heavy consistency which is boiled and then dispensing it on top of chopped up chocolate. Then this concoction is then mixed until it become smooth. The ratio and proportion of the ganache will vary depending on the kind of chocolate the chocolatier wants. For truffles, the usual ratio is two parts of chocolates is to one part of cream.
There are basically four kinds of chocolate truffles that have been circulating the chocolate world. These three are the Swiss truffle, European truffle, American Truffle, and the Belgian Truffle.
The Swiss truffle is produced from the combination of chocolate and a boiling concoction of butter and dairy cream. This mixture is then gradually transferred into casts for setting. Eventually cocoa powder is sprinkled unto the chocolate casts. The Swiss truffle should be eaten up within days of production since it has a short shelf-life.
American truffles are shaped like half an egg which is covered with chocolate. It is a combination of milk or dark chocolates with coconut oil that is hardened and butterfat. The Canadians also has their own version which includes the additional ingredients of peanut butter and graham crumbs.
European truffles is created from a base made from powdered cocoa, powdered milk, and fats as well as syrup which then results to a palatable truffle which has oil-in-water essence.
Finally, the Belgian truffle is a made from Belgian chocolate and ganache. The ganache may be blended with certain liquors and essences. Mixtures of truffles are formed into long strands or balls, covered with powdered cocoa, dipped with icing. The Belgian chocolate truffles, when compared to its Swiss counterpart, are richer in chocolate and are less sweet. It is actually considered as the best kind of chocolate truffle in the world of chocolates.
Belgian chocolate truffles are easy to make even for neophyte chocolatiers. You just need to complete these ingredients to begin with making it: cooking chocolate, sifted instant coffee, egg yolk, sifted sugar icing, and unsalted butter.
To make the truffles, break down the chocolate into small pieces and melt it in a pot. A pot over a bigger pot should be brought to heat as well as boiling water in it. This is called the au-bain-Marie method. Then add up the butter and mix it until it melts. Next, do away with the chocolate and butter combination pot then mix in the egg yolk, icing sugar, coffee and then let this mixture chill down. Always check the mixture ev