Strawberry Cheesecake Chia Seed Pudding Recipe
A deliciously creamy and nutritious strawberry cheesecake chia seed pudding that combines fresh strawberries, cream cheese, and chia seeds soaked in your choice of milk, sweetened naturally with honey or maple syrup. Perfect as a healthy breakfast or a satisfying dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Chia Seed Pudding Base
- 3 tablespoons of chia seeds
- 1 cup of milk (almond milk, coconut milk, or regular milk)
- 4 tablespoons of cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Fruit
- 1 cup of fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Chia Seeds: Measure 3 tablespoons of chia seeds and place them into a bowl or jar, which will serve as the base for your pudding.
- Prepare Strawberries: Wash, hull, and chop 1 cup of fresh strawberries into small pieces to add fresh flavor and texture.
- Add Cream Cheese: Add 4 tablespoons of cream cheese at room temperature to the bowl for creaminess and that iconic cheesecake flavor.
- Add Milk: Pour in 1 cup of milk, choosing between almond milk, coconut milk, or regular milk depending on your preference.
- Sweeten the Mixture: Add 2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup to naturally sweeten the pudding.
- Flavor Enhancement: Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to deepen the flavor profile and complement the strawberries and cream cheese.
- Mix Thoroughly: Stir the ingredients well to evenly distribute the chia seeds and fully incorporate the cream cheese into the liquid.
- Rest and Stir: Let the mixture sit for a few minutes, then stir again to break up any chia seed clumps and ensure a smooth texture.
- Refrigerate: Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and the pudding to thicken.
Notes
- For a vegan option, use coconut or almond milk and maple syrup instead of honey.
- Room temperature cream cheese blends better and avoids lumps.
- You can swap fresh strawberries for frozen if fresh ones are out of season; just thaw before use.
- Adjust sweetness according to taste or dietary needs.
- This pudding can be made a day ahead for convenience; the flavor improves after resting.
- Serve chilled, garnished with extra strawberries or a sprinkle of nuts for added texture.
