Pan Perdu With White Truffle Recipes

PAIN PERDU

Steps:

• Beat the eggs, add the cream, salt, cinnamon and vanilla. Submerge the bread slices in the egg mixture for 5 minutes. Lay both sides of the bread in the almonds to coat. Heat the butter in a heavy pan until the foam subsides, then add the slices of bread. Cook over low flame until delicate brown. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, garnish with sliced fruit and serve hot.

WHITE CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• In a microwave, melt the candy coating, butter and cream over low heat until smooth, stirring frequently. Stir in sugar. (If mixture separates, beat with a mixer for 30 seconds.) Pour into an 8-in. square pan. Chill for 20 minutes or until slightly hardened. , Using a melon baller or spoon, scoop out and shape into 1-in. balls. Roll in sugar. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

PAN-ROASTED RIBEYE WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND WHITE TRUFFLE BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are dark and soft, about 25 minutes.
• Mix butter, shallot, and truffle oil in a bowl until blended. Refrigerate until set, about 10 minutes.
• Preheat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Season steaks with salt and pepper on both sides. Cook steaks until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Cover with aluminum foil.
• Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and bake until steaks are reddish-pink and juicy in the center, 4 to 6 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Let rest in the skillet, covered, about 5 minutes.
• Slice steaks and transfer to serving plates. Cover with onions; top with a slice of truffle butter.

PASTA WITH WHITE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in plenty of boiling salted water. Drain.
• Meanwhile, in a large saucepan big enough to hold the cooked pasta easily, melt the butter.
• Stir in the cheese and cream. Add the cooked pasta, toss well and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Put into a serving dish and grate the truffle over the pasta or serve the truffle at the table allowing each guest to help himself. Serve additional cheese in a small bowl.

FETTUCCINE, WITH WHITE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Bring the water and salt to a rolling boil and cook the pasta until al dente (firm and resilient to the bite).
• Drain the fettuccine and return to the saucepan you have cooked it in with the butter. Add salt and pepper. Turn onto individual heated plates and serve. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Grate the truffles on top.

PASTA AND WHITE TRUFFLE GRATIN

Steps:

• Cook pasta until tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Rinse under cold water; drain well. Drizzle with oil; toss. Set aside.
• Melt 8 tablespoons butter in large pot over medium heat. Whisk in flour. Stir constantly for 3 minutes (do not brown). Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to boil, whisking. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until sauce is thick and smooth, whisking often, about 5 minutes. Add nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper. Cool 30 minutes, whisking occasionally. Whisk in truffle powder. Add pasta; toss to coat. Divide among eight 1-cup ramekins or custard cups. Do ahead Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in medium skillet over medium heat. Add panko; toss until golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer ramekins to rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with panko. Bake until bubbling at edges and golden brown on top, about 15 minutes. (If chilled, bake 15 minutes covered with foil. Uncover, sprinkle with panko, and bake uncovered 15 minutes.)

WHITE TRUFFLE MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Combine milk and butter in a large pot over medium heat. Heat just until butter melts, 3 to 5 minutes. Whisk in flour gradually until sauce is smooth again. Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Remove from heat and add Gruyere and Cheddar cheeses. Stir until melted and well blended. Add bacon and truffle oil; mix well.
• Pour cooked pasta into the pot and stir until thoroughly coated with the sauce. Pour into a 9x13-inch baking pan. Sprinkle bread crumbs lightly over the top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes.