1
a
: the dark or light edible subterranean fruiting body of several European ascomycetous fungi (especially genus Tuber)
also
: any of various similar fruiting bodies of related fungi
b
: a fungus that produces truffles
2
: a candy made of chocolate, butter, sugar, and sometimes liqueur shaped into balls and often coated with cocoa
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Featuring flavors like cheese, balsamic vinegar, bay leaf, truffle, and even barbecue, creative dessert pros are going far beyond vanilla.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
But by no means dismiss his interpretations of continental cuisine, like the pan-seared gnocchi with white truffle and mushrooms or the scallops with saffron risotto.
—Su-Jit Lin, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
Inside, guests enjoyed multiple flavors — black-and-white cake with fudge, chocolate cake with fudge and confetti cake with buttercream — along with a gluten-free, dairy-free chocolate truffle layer to accommodate the bride’s dietary needs.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
The Tasting House offers a five-course $185 prix fixe menu, featuring Chef Julian Silvera’s creativity (oysters, truffle risotto and more) with champagne ($100) or wine ($75) pairings.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2025
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
But by no means dismiss his interpretations of continental cuisine, like the pan-seared gnocchi with white truffle and mushrooms or the scallops with saffron risotto.
—Su-Jit Lin, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
Inside, guests enjoyed multiple flavors — black-and-white cake with fudge, chocolate cake with fudge and confetti cake with buttercream — along with a gluten-free, dairy-free chocolate truffle layer to accommodate the bride’s dietary needs.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
The Tasting House offers a five-course $185 prix fixe menu, featuring Chef Julian Silvera’s creativity (oysters, truffle risotto and more) with champagne ($100) or wine ($75) pairings.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2025
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“Truffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/truffle. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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