Lemon Curd Chia Pudding Recipe
A refreshing and creamy Lemon Curd Chia Pudding made with full-fat coconut milk infused with fresh lemon zest and juice. This vibrant pudding is naturally sweetened, lightly spiced with turmeric for color and flavor, and thickened with chia seeds to create a delightful, healthy dessert or breakfast that requires no baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
Liquid Base and Flavorings
- Zest of a large lemon (or 2 small lemons)
- Juice of 2 large lemons
- 13.5 or 15 oz can full fat coconut milk (about 1.5 cups)
- 1/4 cup water (optional)
- 3 tbsp or more sweetener (I use raw sugar)
- A good pinch of salt
- 1/4 tsp or more turmeric
Thickening Agent
- 3 tbsp or more chia seeds (5 to 6 tbsp for well set pudding)
Garnish
- Whipped coconut cream
- Lemon zest
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: Combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, coconut milk, optional water, sweetener, salt, and turmeric in a blender. Blend until all ingredients are well incorporated and the mixture is smooth. Add the chia seeds and pulse the blender once or twice to evenly distribute them without breaking the seeds.
- Adjust Flavor: Taste the pudding mixture and adjust the sweetness and tanginess by adding more lemon juice or zest if desired. Blend again briefly to incorporate any additional citrus.
- Chill the Pudding: Pour the pudding mixture into serving glasses or containers. Refrigerate overnight to allow the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and thicken the pudding. About an hour into chilling, stir once gently to ensure chia seeds are evenly distributed and prevent clumping.
- Serve with Garnish: Before serving, top the pudding with whipped coconut cream and a sprinkle of additional lemon zest for added flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
- For a thicker pudding, increase chia seeds to 5-6 tablespoons.
- Raw sugar is the preferred sweetener, but honey, maple syrup, or other sweeteners can be used based on preference.
- Stirring the pudding after the first hour of refrigeration prevents chia seeds from clumping at the bottom.
- Turmeric adds a lovely golden color and subtle earthiness but can be adjusted or omitted if desired.
- This pudding is vegan and gluten-free by default when using appropriate sweeteners.
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