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Tiramisu Chia Pudding Recipe Easy Clean Eating Dessert for Beginners

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This tiramisu chia pudding is a clean eating, no-bake dessert that delivers all the classic tiramisu flavors in a wholesome, plant-based package. Perfect for beginners, it’s creamy, coffee-infused, and naturally gluten-free with easy vegan and nut-free options.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup chia seeds (black or white)
  • 1 3/4 cups unsweetened almond milk (or oat/coconut/soy milk)
  • 1/3 cup strong brewed coffee or espresso, cooled
  • 3 tbsp pure maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1 cup raw cashews, soaked (or sunflower seeds for nut-free)
  • 1/4 cup coconut cream or dairy-free yogurt (or Greek yogurt for dairy option)
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2–4 tbsp water (as needed for blending)
  • Pinch of sea salt (for mascarpone layer)
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
  • Optional: chocolate shavings, almond or coconut extract, stevia or monk fruit for sugar-free, gluten-free ladyfingers or oat cookies for layering

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together chia seeds, almond milk, coffee, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt. Whisk well for 1-2 minutes to prevent clumping. Let sit for 5 minutes, then whisk again. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  2. For a smoother pudding, blend the chia mixture after it sets for a mousse-like consistency.
  3. While the chia pudding sets, soak raw cashews in hot water for 1 hour (or overnight). Drain and rinse.
  4. In a high-speed blender, combine soaked cashews, coconut cream or yogurt, maple syrup, lemon juice, vanilla extract, 2-4 tbsp water (as needed), and a pinch of sea salt. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed.
  5. Taste and adjust sweetness or consistency if needed (add more water for thinner, more cashews for thicker).
  6. To assemble, layer chia pudding and cashew mascarpone alternately in 4 small jars or cups (about 1 cup each), finishing with mascarpone on top.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld (overnight is best).
  8. Just before serving, sift a generous layer of unsweetened cocoa powder over the top. Add chocolate shavings if desired.
  9. Serve chilled. Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Notes

For the smoothest texture, blend the chia pudding after it sets. Use strong coffee for the best flavor. Cashew cream can be replaced with sunflower seeds for nut-free or Greek yogurt for dairy. Chill each layer for 10 minutes before adding the next for defined stripes. Wait to dust with cocoa powder until just before serving. Pudding can be made ahead and keeps well for meal prep.

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