Strawberry Cheesecake Chia Pudding (Print View)

Fresh strawberries meet creamy cheesecake flavors and protein-rich chia seeds in this satisfying layered treat.

# 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:

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 for visual appeal.
05 - Top with sliced strawberries, crushed graham crackers, and fresh mint if desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Tastes exactly like cheesecake but you can eat it for breakfast without any guilt whatsoever
  • The prep takes literally ten minutes and then your fridge does all the work
02 -
  • Whisking the chia pudding twice five minutes apart prevents those stubborn lumps that ruin the silky texture
  • Room temperature cream cheese incorporates much faster, so pull it out while you prep the other ingredients
03 -
  • Start with room temperature ingredients for the cheesecake layer to avoid any stubborn lumps
  • The graham cracker garnish should go on right before serving to stay perfectly crunchy

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