This Spiced Pear Chia Pudding combines creamy chia seed pudding with buttery caramelized pears cooked with warm spices. Spoon the tender, golden caramelized pears over the chia pudding for an irresistible mix of creamy, fruity, warmly spiced flavors.
Also check out our popular mango chia pudding and pitaya dragon fruit chia pudding.
Chia seed pudding with pears
Cook the pears until tender and golden, letting their natural sweetness intensify while cinnamon and ginger add cozy warmth. Served over creamy chia pudding, the combination is simple yet satisfying, full of texture.
Whether you enjoy it for breakfast, as a snack, or as a light dessert, this pudding is an easy make-ahead recipe to enjoy year-round.
Also check out more recipes that use chia seeds, like vegan chia seed muffins, apple cinnamon oats, and strawberry smoothie bowl.
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Ingredients
Chia seeds: Key ingredient. When soaked in liquid, they absorb it and create a thick, creamy, pudding-like texture.
Milk: Whole milk. For a vegan version, use any dairy-free milk, like almond, oat, coconut, etc.
Pear: Use fresh and sweet pears for best results.
Sweetener: Adjust based on the pear's sweetness. You can add honey, maple syrup, or any sweetener you like.
Spices: Ginger and cinnamon powder for cozy flavor.
Butter: To get a rich, caramelized flavor.
Check out the recipe card for the full list of the ingredients.
Make the chia seed pudding
- In a bowl, add chia seeds, milk, and honey and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
- Halfway through, stir. This helps break up any lumps.
Caramelize the pears
- Dice the pears. Heat butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the pears and cook until tender and caramelized (3 to 4 minutes per side, depending on the pear thickness).
- Sprinkle with cinnamon and ginger, drizzle with honey, then mix well.
- Switch off the flame.
Assemble
- In a serving bowl, add the chilled chia pudding. Top with warm or cooled caramelized pears.
- Sprinkle cinnamon or ginger if desired.
Tips
- Use ripe pears for best natural sweetness.
- Stir the chia mixture twice before the initial setting period to prevent clumps.
- Adjust the sweetness and spices to taste.
- Let the pudding chill long enough for chia seeds to hydrate fully.
Variations
Pear and apple chia pudding: replace some of the pear with caramelized apples.
Cardamom pear chia pudding: Add a small amount of ground cardamom with cinnamon and ginger.
Pear chocolate chia pudding: Add unsweetened cocoa powder to the chia mixture for a chocolate-and-pear combination.
Pear coconut chia pudding: Use coconut milk and top with toasted coconut for a tropical flavor.
Nut butter pear chia seed pudding: Swirl in nut butter of your choice for a richer breakfast.
How to get perfect chia pudding consistency?
- The chia-to-milk ratio determines how thick your pudding will be.
- For a soft, creamy texture, use 3 tablespoon chia seeds per 1 cup of milk.
- For a thick, spoonable texture, use ¼ cup chia seeds per 1 cup of milk.
- Tip: If your pudding is too thick, add a splash of milk until it reaches your desired consistency. If it is too thin, add more chia seeds, stir, and set it again.
How to serve pear chia pudding?
Serve it for breakfast, as a mid-day snack, or as a light dessert. Top it with toasted walnuts, almonds, pecans, pumpkin seeds, coconut flakes, nut butter, granola, or a drizzle of maple syrup, if desired.
Recipe FAQS
Yes. Chia-seed pudding is an excellent breakfast recipe. Prepare the pudding in individual jars, containers, or bowls, then refrigerate. The next morning, add your favorite topping and enjoy.
Any variety of pears, like Bosc, Bartlett, or Conference, works. Make sure it's sweet and ripe.
A common mistake when making chia seed pudding is not stirring or whisking the mixture before it sets, which causes the dry seeds to clump and results in an uneven texture.
Never use old or expired chia seeds, as they lose their ability to absorb liquid.
Always put chia seeds in the conatiner first, then add milk, so it is easier to mix.
Not letting it rest long enough will not allow the seeds to hydrate fully.
Pear and ginger go together exceptionally well. Use this combination in any recipe.
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Recipe card
Spiced Pear Chia Pudding with Caramelized Pears
Equipment
Ingredients
For Chia Seed Pudding
- ¼ cup Chia seeds
- 1 cup Milk dairy-free milk for the vegan version
- 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup
For Caramelized Pear
- 1 Pear sliced
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- ⅛ teaspoon Cinnamon powder
- ⅛ teaspoon Ginger powder
- 1 teaspoon Honey or maple syrup.
Instructions
Make the Chia Pudding
- In a bowl, add chia seeds, milk, and honey and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.¼ cup Chia seeds, 1 cup Milk, 1 tbsp Honey
- Halfway through, stir. This helps break up any lumps that form.
Caramelize the Pear
- Dice the pears. Heat butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the pears and cook until tender and caramelized (3 to 4 minutes per side, depending on the pear thickness).1 Pear, 1 tbsp Butter, ⅛ tsp Cinnamon powder, ⅛ tsp Ginger powder, 1 tsp Honey
- Sprinkle with cinnamon and ginger, drizzle with honey, then mix well.
- Switch off the flame.
Assemble
- In a serving bowl, add the chilled chia pudding. Top with warm or cooled caramelized pears.
- Sprinkle cinnamon or ginger if desired.
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Notes
- Use ripe pears for best natural sweetness.
- Stir the chia mixture twice before the initial setting period to prevent clumps.
- Adjust the sweetness and spices to taste.
- Let the pudding chill long enough for chia seeds to hydrate fully.
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