Protein Lemon Cream Pie Chia Seed Pudding
This creamy and protein-packed pudding combines tangy lemon zest, smooth cottage cheese, and nutritious chia seeds for a refreshing dessert that sets beautifully with a quick chill.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 0.5 cup blended 2% cottage cheese creamy protein-packed base
- 2 large lemons zest only
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 cup honey natural sweetness
- 1 cup plain unsweetened almond milk smooth and dairy-friendly
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract warm flavor notes
- 0.25 cup chia seeds thickener, healthy
- pinch salt to bring all flavors together
- 1 large egg for richness and thickening
- 2 egg yolks to add richness and help thicken gently
Instructions
Instructions
- Toss blended cottage cheese, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, honey, almond milk, and vanilla extract in your blender. Pulse or blend till everything’s smooth with no lumps.
- Pour mixture into a bowl. Whisk in chia seeds and a pinch of salt. Seeds will start absorbing liquid immediately.
- In another bowl, whisk the large egg and two yolks together well.
- Slowly temper eggs by dripping lemon mixture into eggs while whisking nonstop to avoid curdling.
- Pour tempered eggs back into blender with lemon mixture. Blend until combined and silky smooth.
- Return pudding base to bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
- Serve chilled with optional lemon zest garnish.
Notes
Store leftovers in airtight container in fridge up to 4 days. Use small jars for portioning. Freeze with caution as chia texture may change. Reheat gently or serve cold.