A freeze-dried strawberry dust to finish doughnuts with sparkle and crunch. Best with Tahitian vanilla (floral, cherry, anise); any pure vanilla works. Makes enough for 12 doughnuts.
Freeze-Dried Strawberry Dust
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Origin: Tahitian
Vanilla: Beans
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A freeze-dried strawberry dust to finish doughnuts with sparkle and crunch. Best with Tahitian vanilla (floral, cherry, anise); any pure vanilla works. Makes enough for 12 doughnuts.
Prep
5 min
Cook
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Total
5 min
Yield
12 doughnuts
Diet
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Ingredients
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doughnuts
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- 1.0 cup (20.0 g)freeze-dried strawberries
- 2.0 tbsp (25.0 g)vanilla sugar
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Instructions
- Grind the freeze-dried strawberries and vanilla sugar in a spice grinder or small blender to a fine powder.
- Sift out any seeds, then dust over freshly glazed doughnuts.
Tips
- Vanilla swap: use 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste in place of 1 vanilla bean.
- Best vanilla for this: Tahitian (floral, cherry, anise), or Madagascar (rich, creamy, classic). Any pure vanilla works.
- Storage: Store airtight in a dry place for up to 1 month.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make freeze-dried strawberry dust?
Plan on 5 minutes of prep. It makes enough for 12 doughnuts.
How should I store freeze-dried strawberry dust?
Store airtight in a dry place for up to 1 month.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
use 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste in place of 1 vanilla bean.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.
14
Calories / serving
0.0g
Fat
3.5g
Carbs
0.1g
Protein
3.1g
Sugar
Whole recipe (12 servings): ~168 cal · 0g fat · 42g carbs · 1g protein · 37g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 14 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 3 min·0.2 mi·~350 steps
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- Moderate cycling 1 min·0.2 mi
- Swimming laps 2 min
- Jogging 1 min·0.1 mi·~150 steps
- Stair climbing 1 min·~100 steps
- Dancing 2 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 1 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 3 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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