From Elizabeth LaBau,
Your Guide to Candy.
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Definition: Truffles are a bite-sized chocolate confection usually made from ganache, a mixture of chocolate and cream. Traditionally, truffles are formed into small balls and rolled in cocoa powder, giving them a rustic look reminiscent of their fungal namesakes. Truffles can also be dipped in chocolate for a more finished look, or the ganache can be used as a filling for molded chocolates.