Strawberry Cheesecake Chia Pudding (Printable)
Creamy layers of fresh strawberries, cheesecake filling, and nutritious chia seeds create this wholesome layered dessert perfect for any time of day.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chia Pudding Base
01 - 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
02 - 1/2 cup chia seeds
03 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
05 - 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
→ Cheesecake Layer
06 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
07 - 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
08 - 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
09 - 1/2 tsp lemon zest
→ Strawberry Layer
10 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
11 - 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
12 - 1 tsp lemon juice
→ Garnish
13 - Sliced strawberries
14 - Crushed graham crackers
15 - Fresh mint leaves
# How To Make It:
01 - Whisk together almond milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt in a medium bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes, then whisk again to prevent clumping. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until thickened.
02 - Beat cream cheese, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and lemon zest in another bowl until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
03 - Combine strawberries, maple syrup, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Mash lightly with a fork to release juices while maintaining some texture.
04 - Layer the chia pudding, cheesecake mixture, and strawberry compote in glasses or jars. Repeat layers as desired to create visually appealing parfaits.
05 - Top with sliced strawberries, crushed graham crackers, and fresh mint if desired. Serve chilled for optimal flavor and texture.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Tastes exactly like cheesecake but you can eat it for breakfast without any guilt
- My meal prep secret that makes mornings feel luxurious all week long
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- The chia pudding really does need those full four hours to transform properly
- Room temperature cream cheese mixes so much more smoothly than cold
03 -
- Double the batch because these disappear faster than you expect
- Use a funnel when layering in jars to keep those lines perfectly clean