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Homemade Strawberry Cheesecake Chia Seed Pudding Recipe

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This Homemade Strawberry Cheesecake Chia Seed Pudding is a creamy, delicious, and nutritious dessert that combines the tangy flavors of cottage cheese and Greek yogurt with fresh strawberries and chia seeds. It’s a wholesome, make-ahead treat perfect for breakfast or a healthy dessert that requires minimal effort and only a few simple ingredients.

Ingredients

Dairy & Dairy Alternatives

  • 1/4 cup cottage cheese (preferably Good Culture for a thicker texture)
  • 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 3/4 cup almond milk

Fruits

  • 1/2 cup strawberries (hulled and halved for blending)
  • 1/2 cup strawberries (diced into 1/4-inch pieces for even distribution)

Sweeteners & Flavorings

  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Seeds

  • 3 tbsp chia seeds

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Strawberry Mixture: In a blender, combine the hulled and halved 1/2 cup strawberries, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, almond milk, vanilla extract, and sugar. Blend until smooth to create a creamy strawberry cheesecake base.
  2. Mix in Chia Seeds: Pour the blended mixture into a bowl and stir in the chia seeds thoroughly until well combined.
  3. Refrigerate to Thicken: Cover the mixture and refrigerate it for at least 24 hours. This allows the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and thicken the pudding to a creamy, pudding-like consistency.
  4. Add Diced Strawberries: Before serving, gently fold in the diced strawberries to ensure even distribution and an extra burst of fresh strawberry flavor and texture.
  5. Serve Chilled: Serve the chia seed pudding cold as a nutritious breakfast or dessert option.

Notes

  • For a dairy-free version, substitute cottage cheese and Greek yogurt with plant-based alternatives such as vegan cream cheese and coconut yogurt.
  • Adjust the sugar quantity to your preference or replace it with a natural sweetener like honey or maple syrup.
  • Letting the pudding sit overnight ensures the chia seeds fully expand and create the signature thick texture.
  • Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor, but frozen berries can be used if fresh ones are unavailable.
  • This recipe can be doubled easily for larger servings or meal prep.

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