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Handmade Chocolate Truffles

The invention of the cocoa press in 1828 made possible separating the natural fat in cocoa beans, called cocoa butter, from the bean solids. This not only improved the consistency and taste of the remaining cocoa powder but made possible the development of solid chocolate. Eating chocolate or solid chocolate, as opposed to drinking chocolate, was first produced in 1847 in Fry’s chocolate factory in Bristol, England. Solid chocolate is a combination of cocoa powder, sugar, cocoa butter and often flavourings like vanilla. In 1879 Swiss Henri Nestle and Daniel Peter developed milk chocolate by combining solid chocolate with milk powder. Experimentation in France and Switzerland led to the development of ganache.

Ganache is the center component of handmade chocolate truffles. Ganache is a velvety smooth combination of solid semisweet chocolate and cream. Cooked at just the right temperature it cools to form a rich and firm paste with intense chocolate flavour. Handmade chocolate truffles are a confection made of a round ganache centre, often flavoured, covered with a shell of milk, dark or white chocolate. Handmade chocolate truffles are often covered in cocoa powder, sugar or finely chopped nuts.

Perhaps originating in France, handmade chocolate truffles are named for its visual similarity to the French mushroom-like fungus of the same name. Like the original truffle, hand,ade chocolate truffles have become synonymous with luxury and a sumptuous taste experience. Truffles are made in a wide variety of tastes. In our chocolate house the Chocolatier’s finest ingredients are only ever used for handmade chocolate truffles!