Strawberry Cheesecake Chia Pudding (Printable Version)
Creamy layers of strawberry, cheesecake, and chia seeds create this wholesome sweet treat perfect for any time of day.
# What You Need:
→ Chia Pudding Base
01 - 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
02 - 1/2 cup chia seeds
03 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
05 - 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
→ Cheesecake Layer
06 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
07 - 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
08 - 2 tbsp maple syrup
09 - 1/2 tsp lemon zest
→ Strawberry Layer
10 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
11 - 1 tbsp maple syrup
12 - 1 tsp lemon juice
→ Garnish
13 - Sliced strawberries
14 - Crushed graham crackers
15 - Fresh mint leaves
# How to Make It:
01 - Whisk almond milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla, and sea salt in medium bowl. Let stand 5 minutes, whisk again to break up clumps. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight until thickened.
02 - Beat cream cheese, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and lemon zest in separate bowl until smooth and creamy. Set aside at room temperature.
03 - Combine strawberries, maple syrup, and lemon juice in small bowl. Mash lightly with fork to release juices while maintaining some texture.
04 - Layer chia pudding, cheesecake mixture, and strawberry compote in glasses or jars. Repeat layers until containers are filled.
05 - Top with sliced strawberries, crushed graham crackers, and fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It satisfies those intense cheesecake cravings while keeping things light enough for breakfast
- The texture contrast between creamy, fruity, and slightly crunchy layers makes every spoonful exciting
02 -
- That second whisk after five minutes is what separates seamless pudding from chia seed clumps that stick to your teeth
- Room temperature cream cheese blends in seconds while cold cream cheese will fight you every step of the way
03 -
- Use an electric mixer for the cheesecake layer—it creates a fluffy texture hand whisking cannot achieve
- Let the assembled puddings sit for 15 minutes before serving so the flavors can become friends