🎄🍯🧁 Christmas Ricotta Chia Pudding
Serves: 1–2
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Chill Time: 1–3 hours (or overnight)
⭐ Ingredients
- ½ cup smooth ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup milk (dairy, almond, coconut, or oat)
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (to taste)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp cinnamon (optional but festive)
Toppings (Christmas Style!)
- Fresh pomegranate seeds
- Crushed pistachios or almonds
- A drizzle of honey
- Orange zest
- Coconut flakes
- Mini chocolate chips (optional)
🧑🍳 FULL RECIPE
1. Mix the Base
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together:
- ricotta
- milk
- honey or maple syrup
- vanilla
- cinnamon
Whisk until smooth and creamy.
2. Add the Chia Seeds
- Stir in the chia seeds until evenly distributed.
- Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then stir again so the seeds don’t clump.
3. Chill
Cover and refrigerate for 1–3 hours, or overnight.
It will thicken to a creamy, pudding-like texture.
4. Assemble & Serve
Layer your pudding in a glass or bowl with:
- Pomegranate seeds (juicy + festive color)
- Crushed pistachios
- A light drizzle of honey
Add extra Christmas flair with orange zest or coconut flakes.
⭐ Tips & Variations
- Extra creamy: Add 1–2 tbsp Greek yogurt.
- Sweeter: Increase honey to taste or add a dash of brown sugar.
- Chocolate twist: Add 1 tsp cocoa powder to the base.
- Vegan version: Use coconut ricotta + plant milk + maple syrup.
- Overnight prep: Perfect for holiday breakfasts!