Freeze-dried strawberries offer a convenient and flavorful way to incorporate strawberry essence into various baked goods. The process of freeze-drying preserves the fresh taste and natural color of strawberries, making them an excellent addition to recipes. To start, crush the freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder using a spice grinder or blender. This powder is highly concentrated, with just of freeze-dried strawberries equating to 1kg of fresh strawberries.
In a saucepan, combine this strawberry powder with sugar, water, and Acai powder. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. This blend not only imparts a bright red color but also a distinctive sweet strawberry taste. Freeze-dried strawberry powder is especially effective in baking, as seen in recipes like Strawberries and Cream Cookies. These cookies are golden brown, packed with intense strawberry flavor from the freeze-dried fruit, and studded with white chocolate chips.
For cookie preparation, start by blending flour with freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor until the flour turns pink and the strawberries are finely ground. This method ensures a uniform distribution of strawberry flavor throughout the cookies. Additionally, dark chocolate, with its rich cocoa content, can be chopped and added to the cookie dough for an extra layer of flavor.
Remember, the texture of freeze-dried strawberries may differ from fresh strawberries, but the flavor concentration is key in baking. NutriPur, a supplier of natural freeze-dried fruits and superfoods, emphasizes the extended shelf life and unique taste profile that drying brings to fruits.
To prepare the cookies, roll out the dough on a floured surface, cut into shapes, and bake until golden. The end result is a delightful combination of textures and flavors, showcasing the versatility of freeze-dried strawberries in baking.
