DUMPLINGS

Ingredients

• 1 cup Strawberries (fresh, hulled and sliced lengthwise)
• 1 cup Blueberries (fresh, rinsed and patted dry)
• 1 cup Raspberries (fresh, rinsed and patted dry)
• 200 g Dark Chocolate (70% cacao or higher, couverture preferred)
• 200 g White Chocolate (high‑quality white chocolate, no vegetable oil)
• 1 tsp Sea Salt (fine flaky, optional for finishing)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Fruit

   Rinse strawberries, blueberries and raspberries under cold water. Pat completely dry with paper towels. Hull the strawberries and slice them lengthwise so they fit on a freeze‑drying tray.

   Time: PT10M

2. Freeze‑Dry the Fruit

   Arrange the fruit in a single layer on a parchment‑lined baking sheet. Load the sheet into the freeze dryer and run a standard fruit cycle (approximately 24 hours).

   Time: PT0M

3. Melt Dark Chocolate

   Place the dark chocolate in a heat‑proof bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler) or melt in 30‑second intervals in the microwave, stirring between intervals, until smooth.

   Time: PT5M

4. Dip Freeze‑Dried Strawberries

   Using a fork or spatula, dip each freeze‑dried strawberry slice into the melted dark chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place the coated strawberries back onto the parchment paper.

   Time: PT10M

5. Melt White Chocolate

   Repeat the melting process with the white chocolate, using a clean bowl.

   Time: PT5M

6. Dip Freeze‑Dried Blueberries and Raspberries

   Dip each freeze‑dried blueberry and raspberry into the white chocolate, letting excess drip off, then arrange on the parchment sheet next to the strawberries.

   Time: PT10M

7. Set the Chocolate

   Allow the coated fruit to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes, then transfer the sheet to the refrigerator for an additional 5 minutes until the chocolate is firm.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: 4°C

8. Store or Serve

   Transfer the finished bites to an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 1 week. Enjoy as a snack, dessert, or garnish for cakes.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

120

Protein

1 g

Carbohydrates

15 g

Fat

7 g

Fiber

2 g