1
a
: the dark or light edible subterranean fruiting body of several European ascomycetous fungi (especially genus Tuber)
also
: any of various similar fruiting bodies of related fungi
b
: a fungus that produces truffles
2
: a candy made of chocolate, butter, sugar, and sometimes liqueur shaped into balls and often coated with cocoa
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Desserts include chocolate truffle torte, pumpkin–tahini cheesecake bars, white chocolate-cranberry bread pudding, cookies and brownies.
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Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
CocoAndré sells Dubai chocolate bars, truffles in the shape of cowboy boots and sugar skulls and Horchata lattes.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025
Torino is also close to the Langhe, a wine region famous for Barolo and Barbaresco red wines, as well as precious white truffles from Alba.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Compartés has an advent calendar for that, too, filled with on-theme truffles in flavors like Munchkinland Magic (Lemon Poppyseed), Emerald City Elixir (Matcha Tea Latte), and Flying Monkey Fudge (Banana & Roasted Peanuts).
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
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Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
CocoAndré sells Dubai chocolate bars, truffles in the shape of cowboy boots and sugar skulls and Horchata lattes.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025
Torino is also close to the Langhe, a wine region famous for Barolo and Barbaresco red wines, as well as precious white truffles from Alba.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Compartés has an advent calendar for that, too, filled with on-theme truffles in flavors like Munchkinland Magic (Lemon Poppyseed), Emerald City Elixir (Matcha Tea Latte), and Flying Monkey Fudge (Banana & Roasted Peanuts).
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
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“Truffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/truffle. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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