Description

This refreshing and creamy Key Lime Pie Chia Pudding is a dairy-free, vegan dessert that combines the tartness of key lime with the health benefits of chia seeds and cashews. Perfect for a light, nutritious treat, it features a layered texture of chia pudding topped with a smooth, zesty lime mousse.

Ingredients

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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

Lime Mousse Topping

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 for color (optional)

Instructions

Prepare Chia Pudding: In a bowl, combine chia seeds, almond milk, key lime zest, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Whisk vigorously for 30 seconds until the mixture is well combined, ensuring the chia seeds begin to absorb the liquid.
Refrigerate Chia Mixture: Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator. Let the chia pudding firm up for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results, allowing the seeds to swell and create a pudding-like texture.
Make Lime Mousse: In a blender or food processor, add the soaked and drained cashews, coconut milk, maple syrup, lime juice, lime zest, and optional matcha powder. Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed to incorporate all ingredients evenly.
Assemble the Dessert: Evenly spoon the set chia pudding into four small jars or serving glasses. Carefully pour the lime mousse mixture over the chia layer, creating a distinct two-layer dessert.
Chill Before Serving: Place the assembled jars back in the refrigerator and let them set for an additional 2 hours to allow the mousse to firm up and flavors to meld before serving.

Notes

Soaking the cashews is essential for a smooth mousse texture; do not skip or shorten this step.
For extra tartness, increase the amount of lime juice slightly, but adjust sweetness accordingly.
Matcha powder is optional and used only for a natural green tint; you can omit it if desired.
This dessert can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Use full-fat coconut milk for creaminess; light versions may result in a thinner mousse.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: chia pudding, key lime pie, vegan dessert, dairy-free dessert, healthy dessert, no-bake dessert, lime mousse, gluten free dessert