Teucher's Champagne Truffles

[beacheschef]

I've been asked by a customer to re-create these chocolate truffles for him.

Has anyone made champagne truffles that taste similar? I've not tasted them.

Thanks

[prairiegirl]

I learned a valuable lesson about making a duplicate of the competition. If you are a chocolatier then Teucher is not only a colleague...but...also a competitor. An acquaintance asked me to make a champagne truffle just like Bernard Callebauts. I never tasted or saw his truffle beforehand and I made it with my own spin. She was terribly disappointed. I learned that if someone asks me to make something just like whoever, my response is that if you like what they make then just buy directly from them. I like to be creative and make creations unique to my style and preferences.

Now, having said that, most companies will list what they use somewhere in there website.

[beacheschef]

I was able to taste the Champagne truffles from Teucher's and I have to say they are the most creamy truffles I've ever tasted. I don't particularly like Champagne truffles, so I didn't care for the taste of the ganache, but the consistency was amazing.

You've made a good point about re-creating someone else's product and having the customer not be satisfied. I took this request on as a challenge - and I may still play around with a recipe - but will let the customer know to keep buying them from Teucher's.