Baking with Freeze Dried Tropical Fruit

Published 2026-07-13

5 Quick, Easy & Delicious Recipes

Freeze dried fruit adds intense flavour, natural colour, and lovely texture to baked goods without extra moisture.

1. Dragon Fruit Panna Cotta

Make vanilla panna cotta. Top with crushed freeze dried dragon fruit (pitaya) just before serving. The bright pink colour and mild flavour look stunning.
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2. Durian Chocolate Truffles

Melt dark chocolate with a little cream. Mix in finely crushed freeze dried Monthong durian. Roll into balls and dust with cocoa powder. The durian adds a rich, tropical twist to classic truffles.
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3. Mango Coconut Cookies

Add crushed freeze dried mango to your favourite coconut cookie dough. The mango pieces become chewy and flavourful pockets.
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4. Pineapple Upside-Down Muffins

Use crushed freeze dried pineapple on the bottom of muffin tins with a little brown sugar. Pour vanilla muffin batter on top. The pineapple rehydrates slightly during baking.
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5. Longan & White Chocolate Blondies

Fold crushed freeze dried longan and white chocolate chunks into blondie batter. The longan adds gentle honey notes that pair beautifully with white chocolate.
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