Truffle Mayo
Elevate your burgers, fries, and sandwiches with this rich, velvety truffle mayo infused with fragrant black truffle oil and subtle garlic.
Ingredients
- •1/2 cup mayonnaise (120g)
- •1 1/2 teaspoons black truffle oil (7.5ml)
- •1 teaspoon black truffle paste or tapenade (optional, for visual flecks and extra depth)
- •1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- •1/2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- •1 small garlic clove, finely grated
- •1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- •1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a small mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and grated garlic.
- 2
Whisk the ingredients together until completely smooth and unified.
- 3
Drizzle in the black truffle oil while whisking constantly to ensure the oil emulsifies smoothly into the mayonnaise base.
- 4
Gently fold in the black truffle paste (if using), kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper.
- 5
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the earthy truffle flavor to permeate the mayo before serving.
💡 Chef tips
- Truffle oil brands vary widely in potency, so start with 1 teaspoon and add more gradually to suit your taste.
- Store in an airtight container or glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
- For a lighter garlic punch, substitute the fresh grated garlic with 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder.
✅ How it should turn out
You will get a creamy, pale-ivory spread with subtle dark flecks, featuring a captivating earthy aroma and a decadent, rich taste with a bright hint of citrus.