Tiramisu Chia Pudding {Dairy free}
This tiramisu chia pudding is the perfect healthier version of this classic dessert! It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and incredibly simple to make.

Gluten-free tiramisu is one of my most requested recipes… and for good reason. I love a gluten-free Italian-inspired dessert like my cannoli dip without cream cheese or gluten-free Italian wedding cookies, but tiramisu is a bit more involved than my more simple desserts! I’ve tried to figure out how to capture the flavors of tiramisu without making it a ton of work for years, and I think we’ve finally nailed it.
This tiramisu chia pudding is a no-bake dessert that is incredibly easy to make. It has all of the flavors you love about tiramisu but with no dairy or gluten and a fraction of the work.
Why you’ll love this Tiramisu Chia Pudding
- It’s no bake! I love a no bake dessert for how easy they are to make, like my no-bake chocolate pie, but this recipe is even easier than most no bake treats.
- A fiber-packed dessert. Chia seeds have 10 g of fiber per oz, which makes chia pudding a fiber power house! This is a dessert that will actually keep you full and satisfied.
- It’s amazing for meal prep! Make a big batch at the beginning of the week and enjoy all week!
Recipe Ingredients for the Tiramisu Chia Pudding
- Dairy-Free Milk. I used almond milk, but coconut milk or oat milk would both work too.
- Espresso. You’ll use just a little bit of brewed espresso. You can also try instant coffee. If you don’t drink coffee, you can try to leave it out but it won’t taste quite as much like tiramisu.
- Maple Syrup. This is what we use to sweeten the tiramisu without overpowering the flavor.
- Coconut Yogurt. This adds a bit of that creaminess and tang that you’d get from mascarpone, but totally dairy-free! I love the brand Culina.
- Vanilla, Cocoa Powder, and Almond Extract. For that distinct tiramisu flavor!
How to make Tiramisu Chia Pudding
- Step One. Combine the ingredients for the chocolate layer and set in the fridge.
- Step Two. Combine the ingredients for the mascarpone layer and set in the fridge.
- Step Three. Layer the two flavors and top with whipped cream and cocoa powder.
Tips & Tricks
- Use this for meal prep! Chia pudding is perfect for meal prep. Make a big batch for dessert for the week, and you’ll thank yourself later.
- Mix, mix, mix. The texture of chia pudding comes together easily, as long as you mix it well.
- Try blending it. If you don’t like chia pudding, try blending the base for a creamier texture. You’ll use the exact same ratios, but just blend it with a blender or immersion blender.
Storage instructions
Store this recipe in the fridge for 3-4 days. I suggest storing the components separately and layering when you’re ready to serve it.
Recipe FAQS
This recipe makes about three small servings at 245 calories each. If you’d prefer to enjoy a bigger serving and split the recipe into two servings instead, it’s 367 calories per serving. Keep in mind these are estimates and will vary with the exact brands you use for ingredients like the yogurt, almond milk, etc!
“Healthy is always a subjective term”, but chia seeds definitely are fiber-packed, making it a great fiber-rich snack option.
Yes, you always want to let chai seeds soak before enjoying them. This recipe gives ample time for that.
Chia seeds are fiber rich, making it a great option for healthy digestion and microbiome support.
I recommend allowing chia pudding to set in the fridge for at least three hours to properly thicken.
You’ll want to use a 1:4 ratio, so 1/4 cup chia seeds per 1 cup of milk. This recipe is a bit different as it also uses yogurt for extra creaminess.
More Easy Gluten-free Treats To Try….
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Tiramisu Chia Pudding
Ingredients
- Chocolate layer
- ¾ cup dairy-free milk
- 1 ½ tbsp brewed espresso
- 1 ½ tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 3 ½ tbsp chia seeds
- Mascarpone layer
- ⅔ cup dairy-free milk
- ¼ cup coconut yogurt
- 1 ½ tbsp maple syrup
- 3 tbsp chia seeds
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- ⅛ tsp almond extract
For topping
- Whipped coconut cream
- Cocoa powder
Instructions
For the chocolate layer
- Combine the ingredients for the chocolate layer in its own bowl. Allow to sit for 5 minutes, and stir again. Place in the fridge for 3-4 hours until totally set.
For the “mascarpone” layer
- Combine the ingredients for the mascarpone layer in separate a bowl. Allow to sit for 5 minutes, and stir again. Place in the fridge for 3-4 hours until totally set.
To assemble
- Using two to three small dessert bowls, layer the bottom of the bowls with the chocolate layer. Top with the mascarpone layer.
- Spoon whipped coconut cream on top and dust with cocoa powder. Serve chilled.
I’m sure this is delicious, but this is way too much $$$ to invest in my chia seed breakfast.
The recipe was described as three ingredients and obviously that isn’t true.
Sounds great but I’ll pass.
If you are looking for my 3 ingredient chia seed pudding recipe, that’s my classic chia seed pudding recipe, which is here: https://unboundwellness.com/chia-pudding/
This is the best tiramisu chia pudding recipe I’ve found so far, and I’ve tried several! I was so happy eating this for breakfast this morning 🙂
Thank you so much!!
Can I replace the yogurt for cottage cheese?? My yogurt went bad. I currently just have milk in a bowl and the chia pudding made yp about to go in the fridge
Maybe, I just don’t really work with cottage cheese so not sure!
Delicious! I’ve made this several times now.
Do you think instant coffee would be an ok replacement for the espresso?
Hmm I think that should work!
I’m AIP and am trying to figure out how to make this AIP compliant. Is it possible to leave out the chia seeds completely and substitute carob powder for cocoa? And yes, I know coffee is off the diet, but there is so little and it has to be in this recipe to make it truly tasty!! That and the almond extract. Yum!
Thank you.
The chia seeds are key to getting the thicker texture, so leaving them off won’t work. If you are looking for something similar, I would suggest trying a recipe like my chocolate pudding: https://unboundwellness.com/homemade-chocolate-pudding/
Looks good! Is nutritional info for each of two or three servings?
It is for 2.5 servings and as always all nutritional information are estimations and will vary. Estimations do not include optional ingredients.
Love this is dairy free!