Cheesecake Chia Pudding
A creamy, no-bake Cheesecake Chia Pudding that combines the richness of cheesecake with the wholesome goodness of chia seeds — perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no-bake)
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1/4 cup chia seeds
1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
3 oz (85 g) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
2–3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Optional toppings: crushed graham crackers, fresh berries, fruit compote, or honey drizzle
Instructions
- In a blender, combine milk, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the mixture into a bowl or jar and stir in the chia seeds until evenly distributed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, allowing the chia seeds to thicken the pudding.
- Before serving, stir to loosen the texture if needed.
- Divide into serving jars or bowls and top with crushed graham crackers, berries, fruit compote, or a drizzle of honey.
Notes
Blend chia seeds for a smoother texture or leave whole for more bite.
Add 1 tablespoon cocoa powder for a chocolate version.
For lemon cheesecake flavor, add 1 teaspoon lemon zest and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Use coconut cream for extra richness or plant-based alternatives for a vegan version.
Layer with fruit and graham crackers for a cheesecake parfait presentation.
Store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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