Fresh Italian black summer truffles (Tuber Aestivum Vitt) have a sweet, almost chocolaty flavor and a subtle aroma that is perfect for those light spring and summer dishes. 

When figuring out how many ounces of fresh European truffles to buy, we usually recommend a serving size of 5-7 grams of fresh truffle per dish per person.

Looking for Italian summer truffles out of season? Consider frozen Italian summer truffles.

How to Store Fresh Truffles - also includes long-term preservation tips.

Fresh Black Summer truffles pair well with dishes featuring potatoes, pasta, cheese, and eggs. They're particularly good on risotto and pizza. Because they are a more subtle truffle variety, they're best used as a finishing ingredient rather than being cooked.

We recommend using a truffle slicer when cooking with fresh truffles, as the thin shavings it produces will maximize the amount of flavor you get from each truffle.

We usually recommend a serving size of 5-7 grams of fresh truffle per dish per person.

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