Description
A refreshing and healthy Key Lime Pie Chia Pudding that combines creamy chia pudding with a zesty, smooth key lime mousse. This no-bake dessert is vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for a light, tangy treat that’s easy to prepare and sets in the fridge.
Ingredients
Chia Pudding
- 4 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 cup almond milk
- Zest of 3 key limes (or 1 regular lime)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Key Lime Mousse
- 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked in hot water for 1 hour then drained
- 6 tbsp coconut milk (full-fat from a can)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 cup key lime juice (or lime juice)
- Zest of 2 key limes (or 1 regular lime)
- 1/2 tsp matcha powder (optional, for color)
Instructions
- Prepare the chia mixture: In a bowl, mix the chia seeds, almond milk, key lime zest, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Whisk thoroughly for about 30 seconds until well combined.
- Refrigerate the chia pudding: Cover the bowl and place it in the fridge to let the chia seeds absorb the liquid and firm up. This should take at least 2 hours or can be left overnight for best results.
- Make the key lime mousse: Add the soaked and drained cashews, full-fat coconut milk, maple syrup, key lime juice, key lime zest, and optional matcha powder into a blender or food processor. Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed to ensure an even consistency.
- Assemble the pudding: Spoon the chilled chia pudding evenly into 4 small jars or serving glasses. Then, carefully pour the smooth key lime mousse over the chia pudding layer.
- Final set: Place the assembled jars back into the refrigerator and let them set for an additional 2 hours before serving to allow the mousse layer to firm up.
Notes
- This recipe is naturally vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free.
- Soaking the cashews is necessary to achieve a creamy mousse texture.
- Use fresh key limes if possible for a more authentic flavor, but regular limes are a good substitute.
- Matcha powder is optional and used only to add a green color to the mousse.
- If you prefer a sweeter pudding, increase the maple syrup slightly to taste.
- Can be prepared a day ahead, making it convenient for meal prep or entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
