Truffle Trouble: The Best Combinations Out There for Innovative Chocolatiers

Enjoyed as a delicacy across the world, truffles are a dream come true for the creative chocolatier, offering a quick, punchy and multi-flavoured experience with endless potential for tweaking and enhancements.

A range of brands are ahead of the curve as far as testing and pushing the mouth-watering limits of truffle composition goes; here we showcase some of the wildest products out there today, all available from hf Chocolates’ wide range of wholesale confectionery. These truffles combine decadence, novelty and globally-inspired additions so be sure to look out for the following A-listers.

The Rum Sozzled Sultana – Soaked to Perfection

From the pioneering and esteemed Booja-Booja brand comes a delightful product that is not only delicious but also ethical. Devoid of wheat, dairy and GMOs, and officially backed by the Vegan Society, these truffles are a top pick for the clean-eating consumer. Their small element of mischief comes in the form of the tasty, 24-hour rum drenched sultanas.

Yuzu Sake – Japanese Decadence

Mixing sake, the famous Japanese alcoholic delicacy, with truffle was always going to be a winner; credit goes to Prestat for coming up with such a combination. Taking advantage of a range of ingredients, this creation adds white chocolate cream to zesty fruit, before adding the sake and encasing the resulting masterpiece in a sugar-coated chocolate shell. Add to this the vibrant yellow packaging that houses these truffles and you can be sure of a product that will capture the consumer’s attention.

Prosecco Popping Candy – Fizzing Intrigue

From Ko-Koá comes a sparkling fusion that will literally leave your customers mouths tingling! Fortified with popping candy, these milk chocolate-based truffles have the added bonus of coming in customisable, part see-through packaging that will allow eager consumers to be inspired by the explosive treats inside. Alternatively, for something with a little less fizz, consider Ko-Koá’s vintage truffle collection, which comprehensively showcases the best that these truffle specialists have to offer and comes elegantly encased in a traditional chocolate tin.

Brussels Spout – Love Them or Love Them

Fear not, we’re still dealing with truffle and wholesale confectionery innovations and haven’t side-tracked to opinion-dividing festive vegetables. That said, these delicacies from Lessiter’s could have your customers fooled in look though certainly not in taste! They make a fun and unique addition to any display.

Great British Puddings – Tasty Reminiscence

Credit for this innovation goes to Sussex based Montezuma’s, who have doubled down on deserts by artfully re-imaging a range of British classic sweets in truffle form. Let your customers recollect a selection of their favourite deserts conveniently from a single, union-jack emblazoned box, which offers up Lemon Meringue, Apple Crumble, Eton Mess and Black Forest truffle treats.

Angelina Moufftard works for hf Chocolates, established wholesale confectionery suppliers with decades of experience supplying sweets and high-end chocolates to retailers across the UK. Working with the most dedicated suppliers from France, Spain, Germany, Holland, Belgium, the USA and the UK, hf Chocolates' great tasting and beautifully packaged products add panache to any sweet display.

Writer and Online Marketing Manager in London.