This Amaretto Peaches & Cream Chia Pudding Trifle tastes like a boozy peach cobbler pudding, minus all the hard work! With layers of creamy chia seed pudding, amaretto marinated peaches, honey spiked whipped cream, crushed amaretti cookies and rich caramel sauce, these trifles are the perfect creamy treat for summer!!  Option for non-alcoholic version included in the recipe!

This post is sponsored by Dream Ultimate Almond.  All opinions are my own.  Thank you for supporting the brands that make No Spoon Necessary possible!

*Updated*

This post was originally published in June 2016.  I slightly tweaked recipe and updated the post below to include more information about this easy Amaretto Peaches & Cream Chia Pudding Trifle.  Plus, I added a recipe video to show you how easy it is to make! 

Hi friends!  What’s happening?  How’s the week treating you?

I know Monday was the longest day of the year, but so far this week has also felt like the longest week of the year.  Maybe it’s the hot weather and my desire to lounge in the sun while eating all the cold treats humanly possible.  It certainly makes it hard to focus on work.

Summertime seems to bring with it a vacation state of mind… and currently I’m feeling all kinds of lazy.  🙂Have you guys hopped on board the chia seed bandwagon yet?

If you haven’t, let’s just say you are missing out.  And, you are fashionably very late to the ‘chia on all the things’ party.

Maybe you have been waiting for the perfect chia seed recipe?

Well, guess what?!  I’ve got exactly that coming at ya today!

Ever since I made Cinnamon-Maple Chia Seed Pudding with Bananas Foster Topping I have been eating chia seed pudding, in all sorts of flavors, on repeat.

But, I have been wanting to give chia seed pudding an elegant makeover… and, you know what they say, there’s no time like the present!

Amaretto Peaches & Cream Chia Pudding Trifle

This chia pudding trifle recipe is everything summer should be about, friends.  It tastes similar to a peach cobbler, minus all the effort, plus some amaretto and cool dreamy deliciousness.

And, just to put this out there, you could also totally refer to this as a peach pudding parfait or a chia pudding fool.  The differences between trifles, parfaits and fools and so small that I consider them all to be close cousins.  😉

This beauty is all about the layers.

Thick, creamy pudding loaded with gelatinous chia seeds and nuances of vanilla and almonds.

Silky, luscious, sweet, amaretto marinated peaches.

Light, fluffy, honey spiked whipped cream.

Crunchy, delectable, crushed amaretti cookies.

Smooth, rich caramel sauce.

I’m telling you, layers of pure, sweet heaven.

I chose to serve these in a brandy glasses and do a thick layer of each component, but this trifle can be made in a large bowl.  Or, this would be so cute served in shot glasses!  Of course, you can also do thinner, repeated layers if that makes your skirt fly up.

Honestly, you can serve this tasty Amaretto Peaches & Cream Chia Pudding Trifle however your little heart desires.  As long as you have all the components, this peach pudding trifle is guaranteed to please!

What is chia pudding?

Chia seed pudding is a creamy-dreamy, cold dish made by combining chia seeds with a liquid, which is typically sweetened, such as milk, almond milk, or coconut milk.  The chia seeds and milk are generally left to rest overnight in the refrigerator, which allows the seeds to plump up and create a dish that is pudding-like in texture.

The basic ratio of liquid to chia seeds is generally 4:1, so 1 cup of milk to 1/4 cup of Chia seeds, however this can be adjusted according to taste.

Chia seed pudding can be served as a breakfast, snack or dessert.

Is chia pudding good for you?

Whether or not chia seed pudding is “good for you” depends on the add-ins and garnishes you are using in your pudding.  Plain, basic chia seed pudding made with almond milk, or a lower in fat milk, definitely has its health benefits!

Chia seeds are high in fiber, omega-3s and protein, while milk and almond milk are both good sources of vitamins.

Notes, Tips & Tricks for the best Amaretto Peaches & Cream Chia Pudding Trifle at home:

1. I used fresh, unpeeled peaches for the amaretto marinated peaches. You can absolutely peel the peaches, if that’s how you roll.  You can also use frozen, defrosted and sliced peaches if you don’t have access to fresh.  However, if you can get your hands on some freshly picked, ripe peaches, I highly suggest you use them.  Nothing beat the taste of fresh!
2. Skip the store bought whipped cream! Normally a short cut or two is perfectly fine, but since this Amaretto Peaches & Cream Chia Pudding Trifle is a riff on peaches and cream, I recommend you make your own.  It’s incredibly easy, tastes a million times better and the addition of honey really tastes delicious!  Plus, the honey whipped cream will keep, stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days in advance.
3. If you can’t find amaretti cookies you can substitute almond macaroons or almond biscotti. If you can’t find either of those, you can substitute graham crackers as a last resort, but you will be missing the amazing almond flavor of amaretti cookies.
4. If you want to make this a non-alcoholic chia seed pudding, simply omit the amaretto in the recipe!  No harm, no foul!

Give your chia seed pudding a peaches n’ cream twist with this terrific Amaretto Peaches & Cream Chia Pudding Trifle!  Pretty and perfect for summer, I know you guys are going to love this!  Until next time friends, cheers – to terrific trifles!

XOXO

Cheyanne

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Amaretto Peaches & Cream Chia Pudding Trifle

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

5 mins

Total Time

20 mins

 

These Amaretto Peaches & Cream Chia Pudding Trifles are like a peach cobbler, minus all the effort, plus some amaretto. With layers of creamy chia seed pudding; sweet, amaretto marinated peaches, honey spiked whipped cream, crushed amaretti cookies and rich caramel sauce, these trifles are the perfect creamy treat for summer!

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American, French

Keyword: amaretto, caramel, chia, irish cream, parfait, peaches, pudding, seeds, trifle

Servings: 4

Calories: 587 kcal

Author: Cheyanne Holzworth

Ingredients

PUDDING:

• 1 Cup Unsweetened Coconut Milk ,shaken or stirred
• 2 Cups Almond Milk
• 1 Vanilla Bean – seeds removed
• 2 TBS Honey (can substitute Pure Maple Syrup)
• ½ Cup Chia Seeds

AMARETTO PEACHES:

• 3 Peaches – halved, pitted & sliced into 1/2'' thick wedges
• 3 TBS Unsalted Butter
• 3 TBS Light Brown Sugar , packed
• 1/8 tsp Cinnamon
• 2 TBS Amaretto (can substitute dark rum or bourbon)*

HONEY WHIPPED CREAM: (yield: 2 cups)

• 1 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
• 2 TBS Honey
• ¼ tsp Vanilla Extract

Optional Garnishes: Crushed Amaretti Cookies, Caramel Sauce

Instructions

1. For the Pudding: In a large seal-able jar, add the coconut milk, Almond Milk, vanilla seeds and honey.  Whisk well to combine.  Add the chia seeds and whisk again, or seal the jar and shake vigorously to combine the ingredients well. Place the jar in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
2. Make the Amaretto Peaches:  Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.  Add in the peaches, sugar and cinnamon.  Saute, stirring occasionally, until the peaches are lightly browned and the sugar is caramelized, about 3-5 minutes.  Add in the amaretto* and stir to combine.  Remove from heat and set aside.
3. Make the Honey Whipped Cream: Add heavy cream to a large chilled mixing bowl. Using a hand held mixer, beat heavy cream on low speed for 2 minutes. Gradually increase the speed to medium, continuing to beat for another 2 minutes, or until soft peaks form. Add in honey and vanilla. Continue to beat on medium speed until medium-stiff peaks form, being careful NOT to over beat!
4. Assemble: Divide the vanilla chia seed pudding between serving glasses. Add a layer of amaretto peaches to each glass and drizzle with reserved amaretto liquid. Top with honey whipped cream and drizzle with caramel sauce. Sprinkle with crushed cookies. Serve and enjoy.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

*Yield:  2 large trifles or 4 small.  

*Nutritional Information is does not include optional garnishes.

1. I used fresh, unpeeled peaches for the amaretto marinated peaches. You can absolutely peel the peaches, if that’s how you roll.  You can also use frozen, defrosted and sliced peaches if you don’t have access to fresh.  However, if you can get your hands on some freshly picked, ripe peaches, I highly suggest you use them.  Nothing beat the taste of fresh!
2. Skip the store bought whipped cream! Normally a short cut or two is perfectly fine, but since this trifle is a riff on peaches and cream, I recommend you make your own.  It’s incredibly easy, tastes a million times better and the addition of honey really tastes delicious!  Plus, the honey whipped cream will keep, stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days in advance.
3. If you can’t find amaretti cookies you can substitute almond macaroons or almond biscotti. If you can’t find either of those, you can substitute graham crackers as a last resort, but you will be missing the amazing almond flavor of amaretti cookies.
4. If you want to make this a non-alcoholic peaches & cream chia seed pudding, simply omit the amaretto in the recipe!  No harm, no foul!

Nutrition Facts

Amaretto Peaches & Cream Chia Pudding Trifle

Amount Per Serving

Calories 587 Calories from Fat 270

% Daily Value*

Fat 30g46%

Saturated Fat 14g88%

Cholesterol 81mg27%

Sodium 199mg9%

Potassium 381mg11%

Carbohydrates 71g24%

Fiber 9g38%

Sugar 58g64%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 1240IU25%

Vitamin C 8.1mg10%

Calcium 352mg35%

Iron 2.1mg12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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