Description
A refreshing and protein-packed Lemon Cream Pie Chia Seed Pudding that combines creamy cottage cheese, zesty lemon curd, and nutritious chia seeds. This dessert is chilled to perfection, making it a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and creamy flavors with a nutritious twist.
Ingredients
Chia Seed Pudding
- ½ cup blended 2% cottage cheese
- Zest from 2 large lemons
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 cup plain (unsweetened almond milk)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla flavoring
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- Pinch of salt
Lemon Curd
- 1 large egg
- 2 egg yolks
- ⅓ cup honey
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the chia seed pudding: Add all of the chia seed pudding ingredients into a large bowl and stir well to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight. Before serving, stir the pudding and adjust the consistency with additional almond milk if desired.
- Whisk eggs for lemon curd: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 large egg and 2 egg yolks, then set aside to use later.
- Heat lemon mixture: Combine the honey, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and sea salt in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Temper the eggs: Remove about ¼ cup of the hot lemon mixture and whisk it slowly into the beaten eggs to temper them and prevent curdling. Then, return the egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining lemon mixture and whisk continuously.
- Cook lemon curd: Cook the combined mixture on medium heat, whisking constantly for 2 to 3 minutes until it thickens and becomes frothy.
- Cool the curd: Remove the lemon curd from heat and transfer it to a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming, then refrigerate until fully cooled and thickened.
- Serve: Layer or top the chia seed pudding with the chilled lemon curd and enjoy a creamy, zesty dessert.
Notes
- For a thinner pudding, add more almond milk before serving.
- Make sure to temper the eggs slowly to avoid curdling in the lemon curd.
- Refrigerate the lemon curd properly to allow it to thicken and develop flavor.
- This recipe can be prepared a day ahead to enhance the flavors.
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best taste.
