Famiglia Favuzzi

Panettone Tartufi

Description

Handcrafted with care in Italy, Favuzzi's Panettone-inspired truffle embodies the essence of artisanal excellence and culinary heritage. It's a delectable tribute to Italy's beloved holiday tradition, perfect for savouring moments of joy and celebration throughout the year. The creamy ganache melts in the mouth, delivering a luxurious sensation that chocolate lovers savour. The outer coating adds a contrasting texture and can enhance the overall flavour profile of the truffle.

Uses

Truffle chocolates are celebrated as a decadent indulgence and are often enjoyed on special occasions or given as gifts.

Distinctives attributes

"Tartuffi" are named after the prized fungi due to their resemblance to the irregularly shaped truffle mushrooms found in the wild. However, there's no actual truffle in these chocolates; they're entirely made of chocolate. Truffle chocolates are typically made from ganache—a mixture of chocolate and cream—that is chilled until firm and then rolled into cubes. These cubes are often coated in cocoa powder, powdered sugar, or finely chopped nuts to mimic the appearance of real truffles.

Artisan

Elena Boella and Stefano Silvola, the master artisans behind these exquisite creations, are a couple and inheritors of two renowned artisanal legacies from Turin in Piedmont. Boella's family has been meticulously crafting panettone, colombas, and pastries since 1885, steeped in ancient recipes and traditions. Meanwhile, the Sorrisi family has excelled in specialty chocolates since the 1960s. Their union in 2014 united not only their love but also their crafts, culminating in the establishment of a laboratory in Piedmont. Here, they express their artistry using the finest, most genuine ingredients, emphasizing a slow, delectable approach to their craft.

Origin

The creation of truffle chocolates is attributed to the French chocolatier Louis Dufour in the mid-19th century. Legend has it that Dufour accidentally poured hot cream over a bowl of chocolate chunks instead of stirring it into the chocolate as intended. This mistake resulted in a smooth mixture that could be shaped into balls, which Dufour then coated in cocoa powder to resemble the earthy truffles found in the forests. The chocolate truffle was born, and it quickly gained popularity as a luxurious treat.