Chia Pudding Parfait — Layered
A delightful make-ahead breakfast or dessert featuring creamy chia pudding, fresh fruit, and crunchy granola. It's a symphony of textures and flavors in every bite.
Chia Pudding Parfait — Layered
A delightful make-ahead breakfast or dessert featuring creamy chia pudding, fresh fruit, and crunchy granola. It's a symphony of textures and flavors in every bite.
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Use a 1:4 ratio of chia seeds to liquid for the perfect pudding texture.
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The Setup
- Mixing Bowllarge
- Spoon
- Jars or Glasses
The Mise en Place
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Chia pudding is too thick.
Add a splash of milk to thin it out.
Chia pudding is too thin.
Add more chia seeds and refrigerate for another hour.
Chef's Notes
For creamier pudding, stir vigorously after 15 mins to break up any gel clumps.
Chia pudding base can be made up to 3 days ahead. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Serve chilled in clear glasses to showcase the beautiful layers. Top with fresh berries or a sprig of mint.
The Method
COMBINE
Prep aheadIn a large bowl, combine chia seeds (½ cups), milk (2 cups), vanilla extract (1 tsp), and maple syrup (2 tbsp).
Ingredients are combined in a bowl.
STIR
Prep aheadStir well to ensure the chia seeds (½ cups) are evenly distributed.
Chia seeds are evenly distributed in the mixture.
COVER
Prep aheadCover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the chia seeds (½ cups) to absorb the liquid and thicken.
Chia pudding is thick and creamy.
LAYER
Once the chia pudding has thickened, layer it in glasses or jars with fresh berries (1 cup) and granola (½ cups).
First layer of chia pudding, berries, and granola is in the glass.
REPEAT
Repeat the layers until the glasses are full, finishing with a layer of granola (½ cups) on top.
Glasses are filled with alternating layers and topped with granola.
SERVE
Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Parfait is ready to be served or stored.
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