JUST to clear up any possible confusion – there are truffle chocolates as well as the highly-prized and expensive truffle fungus that is usually shaved sparingly onto various dishes especially in Italy, France and increasingly in Asia as more and more discerning diners become accustomed to its distinctive aroma and flavour.
Interestingly, truffle chocolates are named as such because they resemble the rounded shape of the truffle fungus.
Caffeinees Group's latest new enterprise, Truffle Chocolate Malaysia (TCM) offers a minimalistic yet decadently enticing and wickedly sinful selection of artisanal truffle nama chocolates, spreads and soft serve ice creams.
DOUBLE TRUFFLE
And TCM incorporates both - truffles the fungus into truffles the chocolate.
Now that's cleared up, those who love chocolates and truffles will simply love this new indulgent chocolate venture located close to the city centre in Kampung Pandan.
The silky texture and creamy tasting hand-crafted chocolates are made from imported truffles, 80% local dark chocolate cocoa and some are even topped with pure 24-carat, edible gold leaf for those seeking that all-important Instagrammable moment.
While there is no nutritional value in gold, eating ice cream dusted with a few flakes of the precious metal is certainly a way to impress others.
The chocolates are crafted every day in limited quantities. Each bite of truffle-flavoured solid chocolate ganache (made from chocolate and cream) is sublime especially as they are all finished with a dusting of flavoursome cocoa powder.
Alongside what TCM calls their pure truffle nama chocolates (nama is a Japanese term and a type of ganache), they also offer truffle nama chocolate with macadamia nuts and truffle chocolate nougat.
The cocoa for all these chocolates is sustainably sourced from leading local cacao farms where growers have a passion for producing the finest crop.
TCM's chocolatiers seek the richest flavours and the most complex characteristics of the natural cacao plants.
Meanwhile, the truffles are sourced globally to ensure only the finest chocolates are produced using this premium ingredient.
TCM has a vision to be recognised internationally as a leading truffle chocolate maker using proudly made in Malaysia and global ingredients.
Besides its signature truffle nama chocolates, TCM also produces an enticing array of truffle spreads; truffle butter spread (premium truffle butter with truffle flakes), truffle chocolate spread (80% dark chocolate spread with premium truffle flakes and truffle cream (premium truffle cream with truffle flakes).
INNOVATIVE CONCEPT
TCM has also expanded to a drive-through concept located at Caffeinees, where chocolate lovers can visit Truffle House and indulge in a classic truffle chocolate waffle cone and the ultimate 24 carat gold truffle chocolate waffle cone soft serve ice cream.
These ice creams were developed in collaboration with Happy Creme, a local producer of premium ice cream.
Patrons can now visit the outlet or stay in their vehicle to collect their deliciously creamy delight from the drive-through counter.
Interestingly, the whole concept of TCM developed because of Covid-19 proving that that pandemic has had a few silver linings.
During the various lock-downs, Caffeinees management asked its chef to create surprises that were unique and exclusively crafted for their family and friends to lift everyone's spirits.
The thought behind it was to give their loved ones and guests a wonderful and memorable experience and to remind them that they were still valued, remembered and in their hearts.
TCM has grown to create perfect gifts to send on any occasion to loved ones and friends who appreciate luxury hand-crafted truffle chocolates made by local artisans.
Continuing this concept, TCM produces seasonal truffle chocolate cookies to coincide with celebrations like the recent Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day.
For those seeking that warm embrace, that velvety texture and that indulgent feeling that only chocolates can provide, drop on down to Truffle Chocolate Malaysia for a most rewarding chocolate fix.
FAST FACTS
Truffle Chocolate Malaysia
TCM in Caffeinees, 16 Jalan Kampung Pandan, Kuala Lumpur.
TEL 012-798-6867
HOURS 11.30am to 8pm
EAT Soft-serve ice cream, cookies, spreads and chocolates.
PICK The soft-serve ice cream is the best way to appreciate the mélange of flavours provided by truffles and cacao.
PAY Chocolates start at RM88 per box of six chocolates, spreads (RM19), classic truffle chocolate waffle cone (RM18) and the ultimate 24-carat gold truffle chocolate waffle cone (RM56). Products (except the ice creams) can also be ordered online at www.trufflechocolatemalaysia.com
MOOD Everyone needs an indulgent treat and there's nothing more satisfying than ice cream to provide a sweet delight. TCM is part of the larger Caffeinees dining area with ample parking at the front door.
SERVICE Fast and efficient.
I SAY TCM is a must-visit for those who appreciate the rich, musty flavour of this highly-prized commodity; start with the rich chocolate soft serve ice cream and work your way up from there.
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