Greek Yogurt Coconut Chia Dessert

This Greek Yogurt Coconut Chia Dessert has a subtle coconut taste, pleasant crunchiness from the Chia Seeds, and a slight tanginess from the strawberries. It’s so good that you won’t be able to stop with just one serving!

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Germans have this great tradition called Nachtisch, which is literally translated as “after the table”. It is usually a creamy type of a dessert that is served after a main meal. Though cake can be served for Nachtisch, generally there is a separate Coffee and Cake time later. This dessert is perfect for this after-the-meal tradition. It hits all the right spots and will tide you over until that cake is served 😅.

What are Chia Seeds?

Chia Seeds are small seeds that are native to Mexico and South America and have been used there for thousands of years though they have only just recently become more mainstream. They are hard, but soften when they are put into liquid. They don’t have much of a taste so they work very well in all kinds of recipes. If you’re interested in learning more, visit this Chia Seeds page from Harvard University.

What coconut milk should I use?

The coconut milk is canned, white, and slightly thick. This is not the juice that comes from the middle of the coconut and that is very liquid. Rather, it is a creamy mixture made of coconut. Here is an option that can be bought off of Amazon. There might be other options available in your nearest grocery store.

Preparation

Combine Coconut milk and Chia Seeds. Mix until well combined. Place into refrigerator and let it stand for 30 minutes until the seeds take in liquid and soften.

In the meantime, cut the strawberries into small pieces and place into a small bowl. Add a tablespoon of sugar and mix well. Let stand until the sugar dissolves. Note the strawberries will give off juice.

In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt and 2 tablespoons sugar and mix well. Let stand until the sugar dissolves. This takes about 5 minutes. You will notice the yogurt will be smooth and there will be no more sugar granules visible.

Put it all together

Combine the Greek Yogurt and the Coconut Chia Seed mixtures together and mix well.

Divide the mixture evenly between 6 dessert cups (Mine are similar to these, have very thin walls and are oven-safe). Top the yogurt mixture with the cut strawberries and the sauce and refrigerate for about an hour.

These are best when served the same day, but can stay in the fridge for up to one day.

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Take a look at my other desserts like this German Quark Dessert with Strawberries!