truffle

A fungus whose fruiting body grows underground as an irregular roundish mass without a distinct stalk. They are always associated with the roots of trees and may have a symbiotic relationship with the tree. The two most highly prized are the French black and the Italian white.

A round soft chocolate-based sweet or confection usually rolled in grated chocolate, cocoa powder or chopped nuts or dipped in chocolate couverture and served with a selection of small cakes or as an after dinner sweet with coffee