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Creamy Brown Butter Chia Pudding Recipe with Easy Garlic Butter Drizzle

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A rich and creamy chia pudding infused with nutty brown butter and topped with a savory garlic butter drizzle, perfect for a comforting yet sophisticated treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup (45g) chia seeds
  • 1 cup (240ml) milk of choice (unsweetened almond milk preferred)
  • 3 tablespoons (43g) unsalted butter, browned
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt (optional)
  • Chopped nuts or fresh berries for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Place 3 tablespoons (43g) of unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly as it melts and foams. Watch for milk solids to turn golden brown and release a nutty aroma (about 4-5 minutes). Remove from heat immediately to avoid burning and set aside.
  2. Mix chia pudding base: In a mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cup (45g) chia seeds, 1 cup (240ml) milk of choice, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt. Add 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey if using. Whisk thoroughly to prevent clumps.
  3. Add brown butter: Slowly drizzle the cooled but still liquid brown butter into the chia mixture while stirring gently to infuse flavor evenly.
  4. Let it set: Cover the bowl or transfer to glass jars and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Stir gently after 30 minutes to prevent clumping.
  5. Prepare garlic butter drizzle: In a small skillet, melt 1 tablespoon (14g) unsalted butter over low heat. Add the finely minced garlic and sauté gently until fragrant but not browned (about 1-2 minutes). Remove from heat.
  6. Serve: Spoon pudding into bowls or jars and drizzle the warm garlic butter over the top just before serving.

Notes

Use Kerrygold unsalted butter for best browning results. For a dairy-free version, replace butter with coconut oil and skip or replace garlic butter drizzle with herb-infused oil. Stir pudding after 30 minutes of chilling to prevent clumps. Garlic butter drizzle is best served fresh. If pudding is too thick, stir in a splash of milk before serving.

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