Christmas Ricotta Chia Pudding
A festive, creamy Christmas-themed chia pudding made with ricotta cheese, topped with holiday-inspired toppings like cranberries and nuts for a healthy, indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 2 1x
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- A pinch of cinnamon
- Toppings: Fresh berries and mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, chia seeds, almond milk, honey, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to let the chia seeds thicken.
- Prior to serving, stir the pudding and divide into serving glasses.
- Top with dried cranberries, chopped walnuts, fresh berries, and mint leaves.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute ricotta with cashew cream. This pudding can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 10g
Find it online: https://www.delicetreats.com/christmas-ricotta-chia-pudding/