Strawberry Cheesecake Chia Pudding (Printable)
Creamy layers of strawberry compote, cheesecake filling, and nutritious chia pudding create this wholesome make-ahead 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 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Cheesecake Layer
06 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
07 - 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
08 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
09 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
→ Strawberry Layer
10 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
11 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
12 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
→ Garnish
13 - Sliced strawberries
14 - Crushed graham crackers
15 - Fresh mint leaves
# Directions:
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 a separate 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 parfaits.
05 - Top with sliced strawberries, crushed graham crackers, and fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve chilled for best flavor and texture.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- You get all the creamy tangy satisfaction of cheesecake without turning on your oven or spending hours in the kitchen
- The textures are incredible—pudding creamy cheesecake silky and fresh strawberry sweetness in every spoonful
02 -
- The chia pudding needs proper chilling time—there is no shortcut here or you will have sweet chia soup instead of pudding
- Room temperature cream cheese blends into silk while cold cream cheese leaves you fighting tiny lumps forever
03 -
- Whisk the chia mixture again after that initial five minute sit to prevent any clumps from forming
- Let the cream cheese sit on the counter for at least thirty minutes before starting for the smoothest results