Let's talk serious chocolates for a moment.I'll start with the Chocolate Souffle, which is the fourth from the left. I won't lie--I had to restrain myself from eating the other Chocolate Souffle truffle immediately after I ate the first. This little baby was nothing other than pure beauty! The soft inner filling was mousse-like in texture, and rich in flavor even though it appeared to be milk chocolate. Like white chocolate, I often have trouble with milk chocolate unless it is in the right context, and in this context it was absolutely perfect. The darker, outer chocolate shell was equally delightful. I am very impressed. I honestly don't know how it can get much better than chocolate on chocolate!
Next, the Black Forest Torte, which is the first truffle on the right. I think I would've liked a little more potency of the cherry flavor, or perhaps a chewy dried cherry center. The cherry was incredibly subtle, perhaps even too subtle for me to pick up at times. This truffle is still delicious nonetheless. The dark chocolate is pretty dark (I'd say about 65% if I were guessing) but rich and sweet. This truffle has chocolate crunchies on the top but they don't do miracles for it in terms of texture. They are, however, cute visually. It is also not my favorite in the box, but would I turn it down if I were offered one? No! It's damn good chocolate!
The last round of truffle talk is tomorrow!
