Description

A chocolate truffle is a rich, bite-sized chocolate confection made with a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth ganache center (a mixture of chocolate and cream) and a coating of chocolate, cocoa powder, or chopped nuts. 

Key Characteristics
Center (Ganache): The core is typically a soft, velvety mixture of high-quality melted chocolate and heavy cream. This gives the truffle its signature creamy texture.
Coating: The ganache center is rolled into a ball (traditionally an irregular, lumpy shape, resembling the expensive truffle fungus, hence the name) and covered. Common coatings include:Unsweetened cocoa powder (the most classic option)
A hard shell of tempered dark, milk, or white chocolate
Toppings like chopped nuts (hazelnuts, almonds), coconut flakes, or sprinkles
Flavor Variations: While the traditional truffle focuses on pure chocolate flavor, modern variations incorporate ingredients like fruit purees, caramel, mint, coffee, or liqueurs such as rum or champagne.
Texture Contrast: The ideal experience involves a crisp outer layer (if coated in a hard shell) giving way to a lusciously soft, rich interior.