Strawberry Cheesecake Chia Pudding

 Strawberry Cheesecake Chia Pudding

Prep time: 10 minutes | Chill time: 2+ hours (or overnight) | Servings: 1-2

Ingredients

For the Strawberry Chia Pudding:

1 cup milk of your choice (whole milk, almond milk, or oat milk work great)

3 tablespoons chia seeds

¼ cup fresh strawberries (blended or finely mashed)

1 tablespoon maple syrup, honey, or agave (adjust to taste)

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

For the “Cheesecake” Layers & Toppings:

2-3 tablespoons Greek yogurt or softened cream cheese (for that tangy cheesecake flavor)

¼ cup fresh strawberries, chopped

2-3 Graham crackers, crushed

A dollop of whipped cream or extra Greek yogurt for the top

Step-by-Step Instructions

Mix the Pudding: In a jar or bowl, combine the milk, chia seeds, blended/mashed strawberries, sweetener, and vanilla extract. Stir well until everything is combined.

Let it Set: Wait about 5 minutes and give it another good stir to prevent the chia seeds from clumping at the bottom. Cover and place it in the fridge for at least 2 hours (overnight is best) until it thickens into a pudding texture.

Prep the Toppings: Crush your graham crackers into small chunks and chop up your fresh strawberries.

Assemble the Cups: Grab a glass and layer your dessert! You can either mix the Greek yogurt/cream cheese directly into the chia pudding for a creamy texture, or layer it. Layer the chia pudding, a spoonful of yogurt, crushed graham crackers, and chopped strawberries.

The Finishing Touch: Top it off with a dollop of whipped cream (or yogurt), a few more graham cracker crumbs, and a fresh strawberry slice just like in the picture.

 Pro-Tip: If you want an even richer “cheesecake” flavor, whisk 2 tablespoons of softened cream cheese with a splash of milk and a teaspoon of powdered sugar, then swirl it through the chia pudding before layering!