Protein Lemon Cream Pie Chia Seed Pudding Recipe
This Protein Lemon Cream Pie Chia Seed Pudding is a delicious and nutritious dessert that combines creamy blended cottage cheese with zesty lemon flavors and nutrient-rich chia seeds. It features a smooth chia seed pudding base topped with a tangy homemade lemon curd, creating a refreshing and protein-packed treat perfect for breakfast or dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Chia Seed Pudding
- ½ cup blended 2% cottage cheese
- Zest from 2 large lemons
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 cup plain unsweetened almond milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- Pinch of salt
Lemon Curd
- 1 large egg
- 2 egg yolks
- ⅓ cup honey
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Make Chia Seed Pudding: Add all of the ingredients for the chia seed pudding to a large bowl. Stir well to combine everything uniformly. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight to allow the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and thicken. Before serving, you may add additional almond milk depending on your preferred pudding consistency.
- Prepare Eggs for Lemon Curd: In a small bowl, whisk together the whole egg and egg yolks until smooth and set aside. This will be used to create the lemon curd.
- Heat Lemon Mixture: In a small saucepan, combine the honey, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and sea salt. Bring this mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, ensuring it is well mixed and heated through.
- Temper Eggs: Remove about ¼ cup of the hot lemon and honey mixture from the pot carefully, then whisk it gradually into the eggs to temper them. This prevents the eggs from curdling when added back to the hot mixture. Once combined, pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan and whisk continuously.
- Cook Lemon Curd: Cook the lemon curd mixture on medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens and becomes frothy. This is the sign that the eggs have cooked and the curd has thickened properly.
- Cool Lemon Curd: Remove the saucepan from heat and transfer the lemon curd into a clean bowl. Cover the surface directly with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming and refrigerate until fully cooled and thickened.
- Serve: Layer or top the chilled chia seed pudding with the thickened lemon curd. Enjoy this refreshing and protein-rich dessert immediately or keep it refrigerated until served.
Notes
- The chia pudding thickens the longer it sits; adjust almond milk before serving for desired consistency.
- Tempering the eggs is crucial to avoid scrambling them in the lemon curd.
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best vibrant flavor.
- This recipe yields 4 servings, perfect for a small gathering or family dessert.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly and consume within 2 days for optimal freshness.
