Vosges Chocolate : How to Taste A Truffle (2024)

FAQs

How long do Vosges truffles last? ›

Vosges Haut-Chocolat truffles are made with fresh cream and must be consumed within 10 to 14 days of shipping.

All Vosges Haut-Chocolat truffles should be stored in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy. For the best tasting experience, bring truffles to room temperature before indulging. Other product shelf lives are as follows: Caramel Toffee & Exotic Caramels, 8 weeks; Exotic Chocolate Bars, 12 months.

Chocolate truffles should be enjoyed slowly, preferably as a dessert after a meal, when you have the time to fully indulge in the experience, and not as a quick snack. You should eat the truffle in one or two bites, but let the chocolate rest in your mouth until it melts.

If you're planning to store chocolate truffles for an extended period or live in a hot, humid area, refrigeration or freezing is the way to go. This method prolongs their shelf life significantly, but be aware that it can also affect their texture and taste.

Short Term Storage If you're looking to savor your fresh truffle for 1-3 weeks, then your best bet is to chill it, carefully, in the fridge. Make sure that its clean and dry—dirt plays no role in conserving freshness and flavor. Fill a container with dry rice and keep your truffle submerged in the rice.

Vosges Haut-Chocolat is a Chicago-based luxury chocolate maker, founded in 1998, that offers varieties flavored with spices, bacon, and other ingredients. It is owned by Katrina Markoff, who also created the Wild Ophelia brand to offer natural non-GMO Americana chocolates.

Remove them to come to room temperature about 20 minutes before serving (they should be served at room temperature). To Freeze: Chocolate truffles can be frozen in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw truffles overnight in the refrigerator.

Bloom occurs when fat or sugar crystals rise to the surface, affecting the chocolate's appearance and texture. Chocolate also contains complex flavor compounds that are best experienced at room temperature. Freezing chocolate dulls these flavors, making the subtle notes of fine chocolate virtually undetectable.

Despite sharing a name, a chocolate truffle does not contain any truffles of the mushroom variety. Nevertheless, some especially adventurous chocolate manufacturers may attempt to make chocolate-covered mushrooms.

Cooking with truffles

Truffles can add bursts of flavour to any dish, especially a protein reckons Chase. “The shaving of a fresh black truffle cannot be replicated by anything else,” says Chase. “The oaky, nutty and sweet aromas of truffle paired with the explosion of flavour when eating it is very unique.

Why are chocolate truffles so expensive? ›

The reason behind such high costs is the scarcity of the produce, truffles are seasonal, extremely difficult to grow, and take many years to cultivate. They also have a short shelf life.

As a rule, refrigerating your chocolate will allow you to keep it fresh for the life of the best by date, while freezing it will allow you to store it safely for at least 50% longer. None of Vosges' products contain preservatives, so best by dates are shorter than with some other chocolate.

Any solid chocolate pieces will last up to a year or so believe it or not. However, any filled pieces such as caramels, creams, jellies or toffee have approximately a 6 to 8 week shelf life. Truffles have approximately a 2 to 4 week shelf life due to the fact that they are made with fresh heavy cream.

Keep truffles in a cool, dark place and keep them dry. Because truffles are generally a much softer consistency than tempered chocolate, it's more likely that you will need to put them in the fridge in warm weather. As with tempered chocolate, make sure the truffles are well wrapped and in an airtight container.

For fresh truffles to be enjoyed at their best, they should be consumed within 4 to 5 days. The autumn variety of the black truffle, Tuber uncinatum, can retain its flavour for up to two weeks, but the highest-quality white and black truffles are best enjoyed within a few days of delivery.

Preserved truffles can be stored at room temperature, and have a shelf life between one to two years. After opening, store in the refrigerator and use within one to two weeks. For best taste, premier cuisson truffles should be used immediately after opening.

Chocolate truffles, those little spheres of joy, have a varied shelf life depending on their ingredients and storage conditions. Typically, fresh chocolate truffles can last anywhere from a week to two weeks at room temperature.

Any solid chocolate pieces will last up to a year or so believe it or not. However, any filled pieces such as caramels, creams, jellies or toffee have approximately a 6 to 8 week shelf life. Truffles have approximately a 2 to 4 week shelf life due to the fact that they are made with fresh heavy cream.