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!
Update: 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!
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About this peaches and cream chia pudding
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.
Kitchen tips for best peach chia pudding
- 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!
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
Cheyanne
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Amaretto Peaches & Cream Chia Pudding Trifle
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
- 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.
Video
Notes
- 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!
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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Wow, this looks so good!
Totally remember these little beauties Chey! Delish! I’m all into peaches right now too! As usual, love the video too! Happy Monday!
Yep! Still a big fan of this beauty! Happy Monday, dear! xo
I LOVE chia pudding. Add a little booze and some peaches and I love it even more :). These trifles look SO good. And I think of chia pudding as a breakfast food because I usually top my oatmeal with it. So I’m thinking I could make this Saturday breakfast and it would be totally fine!
Oh my! You’ve made my day! This is seriously delicious! Love chia seeds.
I LOVE peach cobbler. Adding amaretto in there…? Hey why not!
Cheyanne, I don’t know how I missed this post – gosh darn it gal, I adore chia pudding – all the more so when it’s in trifle form! But, when it involves peaches cooked in Amaretto, honey-vanilla whipped cream and Amaretto cookies – why, my knees buckle! Gorgeous, gorgeous trifles! And oooh la la – those layers of flavor! Hope you and boy have a wonderful long weekend! XOXO
I’m addicted to chia seeds these days! At first, I was kinda not that impressed, but then I gave them another try – now I’m hooked! Just like I’m certain I’ll adore this pudding 🙂 So gorgeous (as usual!)
What a gorgeous trifle! Love it!
Even though peeling peaches isn’t that big of a deal, I love that you don’t have to for this recipe. Because sometimes you just have a case of the lazyies, you know? This looks stunning. And Amaretto in your peaches is ALWAYS the right choice.
What a fun dessert! You can’t go wrong with peaches and cream. And amaretto….Yummy!!!
Peaches and cream…totally summer and your trifle sounds great.
It looks absolutely delicious, I have to try this and the amaretto peaches are a keeper and not only for chia pudding, there are lots of things I could imagine putting them on.
How beautiful and delicious! Trifles are wonderful but this one really tops them all. The peaches and amaretto are a great combination and perfect for all this hot weather. Pinned. Take care.
This is so creative! Love chia puddings and these amaretto peaches are the perfect addition! So glad this week is over, wish I got some more stuff done, but will definitely enjoy the weekend!
Yeah for Friday! This trifle looks absolutely so delicious and healthy., Cheyanne! Loving the almond milk, chia and amaretto. Love peaches and cream! I have a whole bag of chia seeds and dome fresh peaches. I know what I am going to do with them. Have a great weekend, girlfriend! 🙂 <3
so glad that it’s friday finally!!! I mean seriously how long was this week!! My body hurts and don’t want to be in kitchen anymore 😛 hehe I saw these on facebook and since then been dreaming about these!! Looks amazing girlfriend!!
Oh my gosh, it DID feel like the longest week ever. Luckily, this beautiful trifle is brightening things ups. The crumbled cookies sound amazing with the the amaretto soaked peaches! So summery and delicious!
I’ve been trying to find ways to eat more chia seeds, because I can’t just eat them plain. I could definitely eat them in a chia pudding trifle like this one though! I love the amaretto, peaches, and literally everything about this dish!
Sign me up for a big old serving of this, Cheyanne. I’m a big fan of boozy dessert – it’s a great way to end the evening in my books. Love that you marinated the peaches in amaretto – that’s a great flavor combo! Have a good weekend!
Summer totally brings out my laziness.. although so does winter. So, I guess my “on” seasons are spring and fall 😉 I have yet to jump on the chia seed bandwagon, but I need to! This pudding trifle looks just wonderful, Cheyanne! I love anything peaches…and amaretto peaches?! I’m salivating! Have a great weekend!
Hey girl – this is totally awesome. Loving the almond milk, chia and amaretto theme you’ve got going here. So delicious and healthy. Score. Don’t know how you could even mention the word lazy in this post. Seriously, not a lazy bone in your body. I’m looking at these gorgeous pictures and your great recipe. You work so hard, so you gotta play hard too. Yep. That’s what I say anyway. Love this post, and the weekend is coming! YAY!!! We are celebrating our 23rd anniversary – hope we don’t get rained out is all I can say! (You don’t have experience with that do you??? LOL.) XOXO
Whoa, girlfriend! That’s some kind of GORGEOUS trifle! I love peaches and cream and booze! This blast of deliciousness is singing all things summer! Pinning! XO!
Is there anything cuter than a mini trifle? I think not!! I am thankfully on the chia seed bandwagon and I have a big bag just waiting for me to crack into! And amaretto? Oh yes – that’s a favorite! So, I guess you could say – I’m a fan!! Happy day, luv!! Cheers! xoxo
Okay, THIS IS FATE. I just bought my first ever bag of chia seeds 2 weeks ago when I was doing the power-souping thing, and was wondering how to use more of them…and then you of course swooped in with the perfect perfect answer! You rock, my friend – we are together in chia seed delicousness!!! xoxo
Dreaming of lounging in the sun – we do not have much of a summer this year! It is raining non-stop and even for London it is way too much. Just seeing the bright peaches in your recipe cheered me up a great deal. Maybe I can have a little bit of summer in a glass instead 😉
The weekend is almost here. Yayyyyyy!
I love that you have made chia seeds boozy. They are like the trendy healthy food and now they have booze in them. YES!
Honestly Cheyanne, you always amaze me with your creativity!! If only I had one ounce of your creativity! This trifle sounds amazing as did your one with bananas foster topping! Just lounging around with one of these in my hand? Sounds like the perfect lazy summer day to me!
Okay, but how did you know I was craving a fancy-fied chia pudding… wait for it… TRIFLE?? Girl, Erik and I have been talking about making a trifle for ages. Luckily, you’ve already done the work for us. Yay!! Lol.
And heck yeah on the longest week… I mean, seriously!! Look at us, sitting at our computers, dazed and barely focused. Let’s hit the beach! Right? 😉
I love that you are riding the chia seed bandwagon, almond, peaches and so many wonderful ingredients in tow. So the question is… when ya coming over with like a dozen of these? 🙂
Have a wonderful, relaxing weekend, Chey. Muah! Pinning, of course! xoxo
This week has seemed long! We’re ALMOST to Friday though, so hooray! I love chia seeds and try to use them when I remember haha. I’ve only tried chia seed pudding once, but I do love it. This amaretto peach version sounds crazy good! I love how the sweet peaches and amaretto give this so much flavor. What a delicious dish, friend! Pinned, of course! Hope you have a great weekend!
I’m all about the cold treats. Or the frozen ones. I also just want to sit around, but I’m supposed to be productive. Why is that?
This is amazing. I love amaretto more than almost pretty much everything, so I’m sold. And the layers. SO pretty, friend!
You’re feeling all sorts of lazy….that’s so funny, Cheyanne 😀 This week hasn’t been too bad…I felt like that a couple of weeks ago, but that’s not to say that I’m ALWAYS looking forward to Friday. Who isn’t, right 😉 ? This amaretto peaches and cream puddin’ has it goin’ on! All kinds of deliciousness layered together? I know I’ll want more than one serving. Pinned, of course. Cheers to the soon to be freakin’ weekend. Woot woot! xo
It HAS been a long week, hasn’t it? I thought it was just because I’m coming off vacation, but sheesh – is it Friday yet!?! Maybe not, but I can celebrate with this gorgeous trifle! You know I love me some chia seed pudding but this fancy twist with those gorgeous soaked peaches and the cookie crumbles? Sounds so amazing!! And I love me some layered food so this is just perfect. Pinned! Cheers girl to it being almost the weekend 😉 XO
This trifle looks absolutely delicious, Cheyanne! Love peaches and cream!
I totally wasn’t on board the chia seed pudding wagon until I saw this recipe! Omg! So many amazing layers of flavor.