Apricot Bliss Balls

Step 1

In a food processor add the dried apricots and the walnuts. Process until the mixture starts to come together. You should have a sticky mix when pressed together. This should take around 5 minutes of processing depending on how strong your kitchen appliance is.

Step 2

If using chocolate, melt the chocolate drops using the bain-marie technique*. Place the melted chocolate into a measuring cup to make it easier to drip.

Step 3

Divide the mixture into 8 equal parts.

Step 4

Take one part of the mixture and flatten it on your palm. Place one whole freeze-dried raspberry in the middle of the mixture then form a bliss ball by rolling the mixture. Set aside on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Step 5

Using a spoon, dip the desired apricot bliss balls into the chocolate and place onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Using a spoon full of melted chocolate, drizzle some chocolate on top of some of the bliss balls.

Step 6

Decorate with Sous Chef freeze-dried raspberry powder, freeze-dried passion fruit powder, cornflowers and crystalised violets.