National Truffle Day

National Truffle Day is a sweet holiday celebrated by American fans of these delightful candies. Truffles are a special type of chocolate treat that has been enjoyed for over 120 years.

History

The exact origin of National Truffle Day is unknown, but the chocolate truffle itself was first created in 1895 by French confectioner N. Petrucelli. These sweets gained wider popularity in 1902 when a confectionery shop in London began selling small chocolates that resembled real mushroom truffles.

The original truffles were small balls of chocolate ganache rolled in cocoa powder. Over time, other coatings like coconut flakes or crushed nuts were introduced to add variety.

Interesting Facts

Here are some interesting facts about chocolate truffles:

• Danish confectioner Fritz Knipschildt created one of the most expensive truffles. He used a real mushroom truffle covered in a mixture of butter, sugar, dark chocolate, and cream. The price of one truffle was $250.
• A confectionery shop in London still sells the original style of chocolate truffles.
• There are three main types of truffles: European, American, and Swiss. American truffles were invented by Joseph Schmidt in the 1980s. His version, made with a mix of milk and dark chocolate, coconut oil, and butter, was shaped into a small half-moon and coated with chocolate.

When is National Truffle Day in 2025?

National Truffle Day is observed on May 2 each year.

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