As winter sweeps through Melbourne, there’s one ingredient that never fails to add a touch of indulgence to the season’s simplest dishes — truffle. Earthy, aromatic, and synonymous with luxury, truffles are the culinary gem of the colder months. While fresh truffles may be hard to come by, Gertrude Grocer proudly offers a thoughtfully curated collection of truffle-infused products to bring that same rich flavour to your home cooking.
Experience Truffle Season Without the Fuss
Victoria’s truffle season runs from June to August, and although we don’t sell fresh truffles, we bring the next best thing to your kitchen with our premium truffle range, sourced from trusted artisan producers. These pantry staples are perfect for elevating everything from weeknight meals to weekend entertaining.
Our Truffle Collection Includes:
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Black Truffle Paste
Deeply savoury and spreadable, this is perfect for stirring into pasta or spreading onto crostini. -
Truffle Oil
Made with high-quality oils infused with black truffle aroma — ideal for finishing off risottos, eggs, or roast veggies. -
Truffle Salt
Add a touch of gourmet to everything from fries and popcorn to scrambled eggs and roast chicken.
👉 Explore the full truffle collection here:
https://www.gertrudegrocer.com/collections
Simple Truffle Recipes to Try at Home
1. Truffle Mushroom Pasta
Toss your favourite pasta with sautéed mushrooms, a spoon of truffle paste, and finish with a drizzle of truffle oil and grated parmesan.
2. Truffle Mashed Potatoes
Make creamy mashed potatoes and stir in a touch of butter and truffle oil. Season with a pinch of truffle salt for a five-star side.
3. Truffle Toasts
Spread truffle paste on warm toasted sourdough, top with a poached egg or grated cheese, and finish with fresh herbs.
4. Truffled Popcorn
A cosy movie-night treat: drizzle hot popcorn with a bit of melted butter and truffle oil, then toss with truffle salt.
5. Truffle Mac & Cheese
Add a rich, earthy note to your mac and cheese by incorporating truffle paste into the cheese sauce and topping with truffle salt before baking.
Pro Tips for Cooking with Truffle Products
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Use truffle products as a finishing touch, not for cooking at high heat — they shine brightest when added just before serving.
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Start small: The flavour is powerful, so a little goes a long way.
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Store oils and pastes in a cool, dark place to maintain their aroma and depth of flavour.
Where to Find Truffle Products in Melbourne
You can shop our full range of truffle pastes, salts and oils at Gertrude Grocer Kensington and Gertrude Grocer Carlton, or conveniently browse online for Click & Collect.