Enjoy a truffle tasting experience at home!
Truffles found on our farm are the result of hard work, passion and our overall philosophy of excellence.
Our value-added truffle products are a true testament to this, and one we are truly proud of.
While nothing beats fresh truffle, in Australia fresh truffles are only available from June to the end of August, however our high-quality range of truffle aroma enhanced products allows even the novice home cook to enjoy a truffle experience in their own home at any time of the year.
Our extensive recipe catalogue below, can help even the most basic home cook prepare an exquisite snack or meal.
Truffle Egg
Elegant, decadent, and full of umami, this refined appetiser was once a signature dish in a fine dining restaurant. Delicate egg shells are filled with a silky truffle-infused Mornay sauce and topped with a rich, dark truffle coulis made from white wine, chicken stock, and truffle crumbs. Finished with a hint of Parmesan and cream, each bite delivers a luxurious depth of flavour in a beautifully presented shell.
Perfect for a dinner party or special occasion, this dish showcases the complexity of truffle with a nostalgic French flair.
Serves
4
INGREDIENTS
For the Egg Shells:
- 4 large egg shells, carefully opened and cleaned
For the Truffle Mornay Filling:
- 30 g unsalted butter
- 300 ml béchamel sauce (prepared in advance or homemade)
- 50 ml cream
- 50 g finely grated Parmesan cheese
- Truffle crumb (about 1–2 teaspoons, to taste)
- Pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the Truffle Coulis:
- 50 ml dry white wine
- 500 ml chicken stock
- Additional truffle crumb (for infusion and garnish)
METHOD
1. Prepare the Egg Shells
- Use the “tock” tool to gently vibrate and crack the tops of the eggs.
- Carefully lift off the tops and pour out the egg contents (set aside for another use).
- Rinse the inside of each shell with running water to remove the inner membrane.
- Set shells upright in an egg holder or carton to dry.
2. Make the Mornay Sauce with Truffle
- Add a few drops of cold water to the bottom of a saucepan (this helps prevent milk from sticking).
- Melt the butter over low heat, then whisk in the flour to form a roux.
- Slowly add the milk, whisking continuously until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in the Parmesan, cream (if using), and truffle crumb.
- Once smooth and creamy, let the sauce cool slightly.
- Transfer to a piping bag for easy filling.
3. Prepare the Truffle Coulis
- In a small saucepan, combine truffle jus, truffle crumbs, and chicken stock.
- Simmer for a few minutes to reduce slightly.
- Mix cornflour with a splash of water, then stir it into the sauce to thicken.
- Simmer until it becomes a smooth, glossy black sauce.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
4. Assemble the Dish
- Snip the tip of the piping bag.
- Pipe the truffle Mornay sauce into each eggshell until almost full.
- Spoon a small amount of the truffle coulis over the top of each egg for a rich, dark finish.
Truffle Tip 1
It’s best to crush Truffle with a fork to extract the most flavour. Using the fork breaks open the spores and liberates the notes of their perfume as well as creates different sizes that will excite your tastebuds while eating the dish.
Truffle Tips 2
A little-known fact about the Winter black truffle (Tuber Melanosporum) is that transferring the flavours from the truffle to the requires time and heat.
It’s common in restaurants to see Truffle sliced raw over the top of a dish. This is not the only way to use Winter black Truffle Tuber Melanosporum. The slicing of raw Truffle over a dish is special to only one truffle, the white truffle Tuber Magnatum from Alba.
Our truffles are already cooked and ready to be used anytime anywhere in any dishes.
You’ve got the Recipe – now start cooking!
Buy a Starter Pack of 250 ml Truffle Oil, Truffle Salt, Truffle Aioli, Truffle Honey and Truffle Tapenade for $110 delivered to you postage free!
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