Strawberry Cheesecake Chia Pudding (Printable)
Creamy layers of fresh strawberries and tangy cheesecake flavors with protein-rich chia seeds for a wholesome treat.
# 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 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 until ready to assemble.
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 chilled chia pudding, cheesecake mixture, and strawberry compote in glasses or jars. Repeat layers as desired to create visually appealing portions.
05 - Top each parfait with sliced strawberries, crushed graham crackers, and fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve chilled for best texture and flavor.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Tastes like dessert for breakfast but actually fuels you with omega3s and protein
- The layers stay gorgeous in the fridge for days making your mornings feel fancy without effort
02 -
- The chia pudding needs at least four hours but overnight is better—plan ahead or this will not work
- Room temperature cream cheese blends smooth while cold cream cheese leaves tiny stubborn lumps
03 -
- Whisk the chia mixture twice—once when you first mix it and again after five minutes—to prevent any seeds from clumping at the bottom
- Taste your strawberries before adding sweetener since in season fruit needs almost nothing