An opened box in hand and lounging like the great Cleopatra on the sofa, I’m off to lala-land as I engage myself in my personal ritual of chocolate solemnity. I give in to the marvelous scent and taste of this chocolate. I bite and let it melt in my mouth … until I swallow an enormous mouthfuls and dreams aplenty. A truffle is all it takes. And to experience this explosion of love in your mouth, there's a certain way on enjoying it according to what's written on the side of the box.
“How to taste these delicate truffles: place them at an ambient temperature of 19-20°C one hour in advance and savour them in the height of their aroma and smoothness.”
Yup! One hour in advance. But a girl like me can't wait that long for any chocolate. :) I admit that I sometimes eat these babies straight out my fridge while being so aware that I am cheating myself out of what is meant to be a “food-gasmic” experience.
Although it is now available in the country, the price is ridiculously expensive. I get mine from Canada where it is sold like half the price here.
Enjoying them as is, is one thing but using it to make a dessert is a whole different experience. Of course the sensual experience in the mouth is quite lost (okay, different) but flavorwise, it retains it's characteristics big time!
Sooo... how do I love thee? Let me count the ways...
I have melted and made these babies into a sinfully good cupcake, flourless cake, rich bittersweet mousse and cute little chocolate tarts.
My Grand Truffle Cupcake Tree
Flourless Chocolate-Kahlua Cake with Chocolate-Kahlua IcingTo conclude, Truffettes de France are not your-average-ordinary confections. Translated as Truffles of France, these rightfully called “food of the gods”.
Original.. My favorite!How exquisite is that?!
