{"id":6308,"date":"2021-04-09T22:14:54","date_gmt":"2021-04-09T21:14:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.prestigehampers.co.uk\/?p=6308"},"modified":"2021-04-08T22:25:21","modified_gmt":"2021-04-08T21:25:21","slug":"chocolate-truffles-what-makes-them-so-special","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prestigehampers.co.uk\/hamper-diaries\/chocolate-truffles-what-makes-them-so-special\/","title":{"rendered":"Chocolate truffles \u2013 what makes them so special?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Chocolate truffles are a delicious treat that are unlike other types of chocolates. If you have ever tried them, you will know just why they are so popular around the world. When you want to send a luxurious chocolate gift to a loved one, you should definitely consider truffles.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"western\">What are chocolate truffles?<\/h2>\n<p>These <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prestigehampers.co.uk\/chocolate-baskets?top_nav\">scrumptious chocolate treats<\/a> are named after truffles which are, in fact, mushrooms. These mushrooms are found by pigs and they are considered to be quite the delicacy. Truffles fetch a high price and chocolate truffles are also known for being more expensive than your average chocolates. They are filled with ganache and they can come in various flavours.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"western\">Ganache flaovours<\/h2>\n<p>To make the ganache for your chocolate truffles, heavy cream needs to be boiled before it is poured over the chocolate. It is then mixed, chilled and shaped into lumpy balls. They are then dusted off with cocoa powder or they can be dipped in semisweet chocolate. There are also a number of other fillings that can be used. These include caramel, nougat, mint, fudge, nuts, liquors and marshmallows, to name a few. Truffles have come a long way over the years and we have some of the most delicious options available with more most likely on the way. Who knows what scrumptious varieties we will get to enjoy in the next few years.<\/p>\n<p>When sending a birthday, anniversary or any other gift to a friend or loved one, you can be sure that chocolate truffles will impress the lucky recipient. They can be paired with champagne and various other luxurious gift goodies to make your chocolate hamper that much more impressive. When shopping for chocolate, make sure that you take note of the flavours that are included so that you can choose the best gifts for your loved one.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chocolate truffles are a delicious treat that are unlike other types of chocolates. 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