What country invented truffles?

Chef's answer
FranceAccording to legend, French patissier Louis Dufour coined the idea for chocolate truffles on Christmas Day, 1895 in Chambray, France. When he ran out of ideas for Christmas treats he could make to sell to his customers, he chose to try something new.
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It's typically served with a rich, creamy pan sauce flavored with cognac or brandy ladeled on top. Cognac is the traditional ingredient since steak au poivre is a French recipe and cognac is a type of brandy made in France. So to be truly authentic, use cognac, but any good quality brandy will also work.
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