Tartufo Stracciatella Antica Torroneria Piemontese 200g

Description

Tartufo Stracciatella – The Italian Speciality

Tartufo Stracciatella. Ingredients: White chocolate (sugar, whole milk powder, cocoa butter, emulsifier: soya lecithin. Flavouring: natural vanilla), HAZELNUTS (Piedmont HAZELNUTS, HAZELNUT paste), dark chocolate 22% (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, emulsifier: soya lecithin. Flavouring: natural vanilla – cocoa content at least 52%), sugar. May contain traces of ALMONDS and PISTACHIOS. Gluten-free. Store in a cool, dry place.

Average Nutritional information per 100g:
Energy: 2335kJ / 560kcal
Fat: 35g
Carbohydrates: 53g
of which sugars: 49g
Fibre: 1,2g
Protein: 7.5g
Salt: 0.132g.

What exactly lies behind Tartufo Stracciatella This Italian speciality is a Piedmontese speciality consisting of white chocolate, Piedmont hazelnuts (PGI) and dark chocolate chips. It has a soft, creamy consistency and a rich, chocolaty taste. Tartufi Stracciatella are often in Italy with coffee comrades. In the following, we will take a closer look at the history and origins of Tartufo Stracciatella, as well as its ingredients and flavour characteristics.

History of Tartufo Stracciatella

The origins of the Tartufo Stracciatella are disputed. Some claim it comes from the town of Norcia in Italy, while others claim it was invented by a man from the town of Amatrice. Be that as it may, what is certain is that this delicious chocolates has been around for quite some time!

The first written mention of Tartufo Stracciatella can be found in a cookbook dating from the year 1884, which suggests that the dessert was already known and popular at that time. It is probable that Tartufo Stracciatella became even more popular in the years following the Second World War, when sugar rationing was lifted and people could once again afford more sweet treats. The manufacturer Antica Torroneria Piemontese contributed significantly to the success of this speciality.

How is Tartufo Stracciatella made?

For the Stracciatella chocolates, the Hazelnut paste and white chocolate carefully mixed together. This happens at a gentle temperature so that the chocolate does not lose its creaminess. Then the hazelnut pieces are stirred in. When the mixture has cooled, the dark chocolate chips for that; otherwise they would melt.

After that, the truffle mixture is typical praline shape pressed and cut into small bite-sized pieces. Finally, the Sweet truffles tossed in icing sugar and lovingly packaged by hand.

The manufacturer Antica Torroneria Piemontese recommends the tartufi cool, dry and protected from light to be stored (up to a max. of +18° C).

Flavour characteristics of Tartufo Stracciatella

The Chocolate truffles have a delicate chocolate taste with an intense hazelnut flavour. The texture feels soft and creamy on the tongue, with a slight crunch from the hazelnut pieces. All in all, this Piedmontese speciality is a fine taste experience and perfect for those with a sweet tooth!

Time to enjoy!

In summary, Tartufo Stracciatella is a world-famous Italian dessert speciality which is made with the finest ingredients. Hence the incomparable taste!

If you have never eaten Tartufi Stracciatella, you should definitely try them the next time you are in Italy! Or conveniently order the tartufi from the tradition-conscious manufacturer Antica Torroneria Piemontese in our online shop.

We wish you enjoyable moments and say: Enjoy your meal! 😉

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