Truffles & Specialties

Truffles & specialties for special dishes

Truffles can be enjoyed in many ways. Whole truffles, chopped truffles, truffle carpaccio, truffle creams, and freeze-dried varieties make it possible to incorporate their characteristic aroma into pasta, risotto, egg dishes, meat, potatoes, or fine appetizers.

At Trüffelwerk, you will find selected specialties with summer truffles, black truffles, and Bianchetto. Depending on the product, you can use truffles directly as a visible ingredient, fold them in finely, or use them as an aromatic cream.

What truffle products are available?

In addition to fresh truffles, there are numerous processed truffle products that are easier to store and portion. These include whole preserved truffles, chopped truffles, brisure, carpaccio, creams, and freeze-dried truffles.

Which form is best depends on the dish. Whole or sliced truffles are particularly suitable if you want the truffle to remain visible. Chopped varieties can be evenly distributed in sauces, pasta, or risotto. Creams are particularly uncomplicated, while freeze-dried truffles are very concentrated and can be used sparingly.

Summer truffle: mild, earthy, and versatile

The summer truffle is known for its rather mild, pleasantly earthy aroma. This makes it versatile to combine and particularly suitable for pasta, risotto, eggs, potatoes, mushrooms, and mild meat dishes.

In this collection, you will find summer truffles as brisure, carpaccio, and cream, among other forms. This allows you to choose between a visible truffle component and an evenly distributed, creamy version, depending on the dish.

What is truffle brisure?

Brisure refers to chopped or broken truffle pieces. They are particularly suitable for dishes where the truffle should be evenly distributed. Typical applications include pasta, risotto, sauces, omelets, scrambled eggs, or potato dishes.

The advantage: You can easily take the desired amount and work it directly into the dish. At the same time, the typical texture of the truffle is preserved.

Truffle carpaccio: fine slices for the finish

Truffle carpaccio consists of thinly sliced truffles and is particularly suitable as a visible finish. It can be added over pasta, risotto, egg dishes, meat, potatoes, or crostini.

Thanks to the fine slices, truffle carpaccio is easy to portion and use decoratively. It is particularly effective on simple dishes.

Using whole black truffles

Whole preserved truffles are a good choice if you want to decide for yourself how the truffle is sliced or processed. You can shave it finely, chop it, or cut it into thin slices and then add it to pasta, risotto, eggs, or meat.

For a harmonious result, it is recommended to work with a few mild ingredients. Butter, Parmesan, eggs, potatoes, and mushrooms are classic companions.

Bianchetto: Spring truffle as cream or brisure

Bianchetto, also known as spring truffle, has a characteristic, distinct aroma. In this collection, you will find it as a cream and as a chopped variety.

Bianchetto Cream

The Bianchetto Cream is particularly suitable for pasta, risotto, crostini, and creamy sauces. Due to its soft consistency, it is easy to spread and portion.

Bianchetto Brisure

Chopped spring truffle is ideal if you want to incorporate visible truffle pieces into the dish. It is suitable for pasta, risotto, eggs, meat, and potato dishes.

Freeze-dried truffle: concentrated and versatile

Freeze-dried truffle is preserved through a gentle drying process. Water is removed, making the product very light and concentrated.

Chopped freeze-dried truffle can, for example, be sprinkled over pasta, risotto, eggs, or potatoes, or incorporated into sauces. Due to its concentrated form, sparing use is recommended.

How do you use truffles correctly?

Truffles harmonize particularly well with simple, mild ingredients. Pasta, risotto, eggs, butter, Parmesan, potatoes, mushrooms, and meat are classic combinations. Too many strong spices can mask the delicate aroma.

Many truffle products should not be cooked for a long time at high heat. It is better to add them towards the end of preparation or use them as a finish. This way, the aroma remains more perceptible.

How much truffle do you need per person?

The appropriate amount depends heavily on the product, the type of truffle, and the dish. The intensity of chopped, preserved, or freeze-dried products varies. Therefore, it is better to start with a small amount and work your way up to the desired flavor strength.

What should you look for when buying truffles?

Anyone who wants to buy truffles should pay attention to the type of truffle, the form of processing, the list of ingredients, and the intended use. Whole truffles or carpaccio are suitable for a decorative finish. Brisure is practical for sauces and warm dishes. Creams are particularly easy to use.

Storage also varies depending on the product. Therefore, always pay attention to the specific instructions on the packaging, especially after opening.

Truffles & specialties at Trüffelwerk

In this collection, you will find whole black truffles, summer truffle brisure, summer truffle carpaccio, summer truffle cream, freeze-dried black truffle, as well as Bianchetto Cream and Bianchetto Brisure.

This allows you to choose between whole truffles, slices, chopped truffles, cream, and freeze-dried varieties, depending on the recipe.

Frequently asked questions about truffles & specialties

What is truffle brisure?

Brisure are chopped or broken truffle pieces. They are particularly easy to incorporate into pasta, risotto, sauces, and egg dishes.

What does summer truffle go with?

Summer truffle goes particularly well with pasta, risotto, eggs, potatoes, mushrooms, butter, and mild meat dishes.

How is truffle carpaccio used?

Truffle carpaccio is usually used as a finish and added over finished pasta, risotto, eggs, meat, potatoes, or crostini.

What is Bianchetto?

Bianchetto is a type of truffle also known as spring truffle. It has a characteristic aroma and is offered as a cream or brisure, among other forms.

How do you store preserved truffles?

Storage depends on the specific product. Always follow the specific storage recommendation on the label before and after opening.