Lemon Curd Chia Pudding
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
263 kcal
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Course
Breakfast
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Cuisine
American, Vegan, gluten-free
Lemon Curd Chia Pudding
Description
This pudding combines lemon zest and juice, canned full-fat coconut milk, optional water, sweetener such as raw sugar, a pinch of salt, and turmeric for color and mild earthiness. After blending these, chia seeds are added and distributed to promote even thickening. The mixture is refrigerated, allowing chia seeds to swell and set the pudding overnight, providing a pleasant, jelly-like consistency with tiny seed textures.
The lemon provides fresh brightness balanced by the creamy coconut base and mild sweetener. Turmeric adds a warm color and gentle flavor without overpowering the citrus. This pudding works well garnished with whipped coconut cream and extra lemon zest for enhanced presentation and flavor.
For best results, use full-fat coconut milk and allow adequate refrigeration time for setting. Adjust lemon and sweetener amounts according to taste preferences. The pudding keeps well chilled and can be enjoyed as a healthy dessert or snack.
Ingredients
- lemon or 2 small lemons, zest, of a large lemon
- lemon juice of 2 large lemons
- 13.5 or 15 oz coconut milk about 1.5 cups, full fat, canned
- 1/4 cup water optional
- 3 tbsp sweetener I use raw sugar, or more
- salt a good pinch
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric or more
- 3 tbsp chia seeds 5 to 6 tbsp for well set pudding, or more
Instructions
- Blend the lemon zest, juice, coconut milk, water, sweetener, salt and turmeric until well combined. Add chia seeds and pulse once or twice to distribute the chia seeds well.
- Taste and adjust sweet and tang. Add more lemon juice or zest to taste and mix/blend in.
- Pour the mixture into glasses. Chill overnight in the refrigerator. Stir once after an hour or so to distribute the chia seeds if needed.
- Garnish with whipped coconut cream and lemon zest and serve.
Notes
- For a firmer pudding, increase chia seeds by 1 tablespoon or more as needed.
- Chia seeds require at least overnight refrigeration to properly hydrate and set the pudding.
- Use full-fat coconut milk for best texture and pudding consistency.
- Adjust lemon juice and zest to balance flavor and liquid content.
- Substitute lime juice and zest for a lime-flavored variation.
- For a lighter version, mix full-fat and lite coconut milk.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 263 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 263kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 250mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 7.2mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3.8mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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