5 canapés with truffles to surprise your guests

The black truffle, known by its scientific name, Tuber melanosporum Vitt, is a tuber that grows in symbiosis with the roots of certain tree species, such as holm oak, oak, hazel or kermes oak, among many others. It is necessary to use a trained animal to detect their smell and dig them up, as these fungi can be found several centimetres deep under the ground. 

Traditionally, pigs were used, although it has now been discovered that certain species of dogs, such as the Lagotto Romagnolo or the Labrador Retriever, have a more developed sense of smell and are able to find them more easily. Finding black truffles is not easy, and neither is cultivating them, as is done in the area around Sarrión, a Spanish municipality located in the Gúdar-Javalembre region in Teruel. For this reason, it is a foodstuff that can be quite expensive on the market.

Truffle canapés: 5 ideas for success

In addition to its rarity, it is also a highly appreciated fungus in gourmet cuisine because it is capable of bringing a delicious flavour and an unequalled aroma to any dish without adding significant calories. It can be added in grated or sliced form, and you can even buy Black Truffle Carpaccio in the market. 

This fungus manages to turn “boring” dishes that we usually eat into real delicacies with just a touch of black truffle. So, if you want to surprise your guests, in this article we are going to show you 5 canapés with black truffles that will turn your dishes into real delicacies. Keep reading to discover them!

Egg tartlets with a touch of black truffle

It may seem that a tartlet with eggs is a rather bland appetizer, as it is hard to believe that with only two ingredients we can enjoy such a delicacy. But if you fill a tray of tartlets with eggs, bake them in the oven at 180ºC until the eggs become firm and, to finish, add truffle zest on top, we have no doubt that you will have created a real delicacy that will surprise your guests. 

Toasts of foie with cheese and sliced black truffle

In this case, it is true that, as a base, we have an elegant and very complete canapé. However, when we add black truffles, any food can be improved. All you have to do is spread a generous amount of foie gras and then add a slice of cured cheese. If, together with the cheese, you add a slice of this gourmet fungus, we are sure that your appetizers with truffle will be a complete success, as they add a rounder touch to an already exquisite canapé. 

Russian salad tartlets with truffle zest

Russian salad is a dish that is usually eaten at Christmas or on certain special occasions. However, it is also ideal for filling tartlets and creating a delicious canapé, which can be made even richer by adding grated truffle. This way, you will have canapés with grated truffles that your guests will lick their fingers with, thanks to the intense aroma and flavour provided by the Tuber melanosporum Vitt. 

Puff pastry with tomato jam, cheese and sliced truffle

Although many people think that puff pastry is only used to make desserts, they are totally wrong, as it can be used to make appetizers and canapés to delight the sense of taste. For example, you can fill a tray of puff pastry with a base of tomato jam and add a piece of goat’s cheese and then bake them in the oven at 180ºC for a few minutes. When they are cooked to your liking, you can add some thin slices of truffle to create black truffle canapés that create an explosion of flavours on the palate and that will undoubtedly be the most talked about among your guests. 

Mushroom and cheese vol-au-vents with truffle sauce

Of course, we could not miss the mini vol-au-vents, which are small hollowed-out puff pastries that allow you to add, inside them, the ingredients you want to make canapés and appetisers. To do this, you need to cut mushrooms into small squares and cook them in a frying pan with oil, salt and pepper. When done, you can add cream, grated Parmesan cheese and half a glass of wine to make a little sauce. 

Finally, we recommend adding grated black truffles. With this, you will have a kind of salad with which you can fill these mini vol-au-vents. In this way, you can make a tray of canapés with truffle sauce that you can enjoy with your guests. 

In short, these are the five canapés with black truffles that will help you to be a spectacular host and surprise your guests. There are many options for truffle appetizers that you can cook with this exquisite gourmet fungus. In addition, you can experiment and try different combinations of foods to create your own delicious recipes. 

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