Christmas Ricotta Chia Pudding Recipe
This festive Christmas Ricotta Chia Pudding combines creamy ricotta cheese with nutrient-rich chia seeds, natural sweetness from honey or maple syrup, and refreshing toppings like pomegranate seeds, pistachios, and fresh mint. Perfect as a healthy and elegant holiday dessert or breakfast option, this pudding boasts a luscious texture and vibrant flavors that celebrate the season.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: No-cook, Refrigeration
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- ½ cup smooth ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- ¼ cup milk (dairy, almond, or coconut)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Toppings
- A handful of pomegranate seeds
- Finely chopped pistachios, to taste
- A drizzle of honey or maple syrup
- Fresh mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, add the smooth ricotta cheese, chia seeds, and your choice of milk (dairy, almond, or coconut). Add honey or maple syrup and optional vanilla extract for added flavor. Whisk or stir well until the chia seeds are evenly distributed and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Chill Mixture: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, allowing the chia seeds to swell and thicken the pudding to a luscious consistency.
- Portion Pudding: Once set, spoon the thickened pudding into serving glasses or festive jars, filling them as desired.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle generously with pomegranate seeds, add a handful of finely chopped pistachios, drizzle extra honey or maple syrup if you like, and finish with fresh mint sprigs to garnish.
- Serve and Enjoy: Present your beautifully decorated Christmas Ricotta Chia Pudding immediately and enjoy this creamy, crunchy, and refreshing treat.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute ricotta with almond ricotta or tofu-based ricotta and ensure the sweetener used is vegan-friendly.
- You can prepare the pudding up to 2 days in advance, storing it covered in the fridge for convenience.
- Adjust sweetness according to taste by varying the amount of honey or maple syrup.
- Milk choice affects creaminess and flavor; coconut milk adds a tropical touch, while almond milk keeps it lighter.
- Toasting the pistachios lightly enhances their nutty flavor.
- If chia seeds clump up, stir the mixture again before chilling to distribute evenly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/2 of the recipe)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: Christmas, Ricotta, Chia Seeds, Pudding, Healthy Dessert, Holiday Recipe, Festive Dessert, Quick Dessert
