Amaretto Cherry Cordial Basil Seed Pudding
For a vegan pudding, choose vegan dark chocolate.
Creamy dairy-free basil seed pudding with almond-vanilla flavor, dark sweet cherries and chopped dark chocolate. An easy make-ahead breakfast or sweet treat.
Easy serving ideas
For an easy sweet treat with very little hands-on work, layer this almond-vanilla pudding with juicy cherries and small pieces of dark chocolate. Make the pudding ahead, then add the chocolate and optional toasted almonds just before serving for a little crunch. It also works as a make-ahead breakfast when you want something creamy and spoonable.
On this page: Recipe card · Why you’ll love this recipe · Items needed · Ingredient notes · Tips for this recipe · Storage and make-ahead · Common questions
Why you’ll love this recipe
- The ingredient combination. Basil seeds, almond milk and Kite Hill plain unsweetened Greek-style plant yogurt form the base of this pudding.
- A chilled, spoonable option. The seeds thicken in the liquid during the resting time, so you can prepare the base ahead.
- A defined yield. The card makes 1 generous serving. Use its serving control to scale ingredient amounts, then reassess pan space and cooking time.
Items needed
Gather the tools for the method you plan to use. Alternate cooking methods may need different appliances.
- Whisk
- Knife and cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredient notes
- Optional additions. The card marks sliced almonds as optional. Account for additions separately when tracking a portion.
- Prepare before you start. Measure basil seeds, almond milk and Kite Hill plain unsweetened Greek-style plant yogurt and follow any slicing, chopping, rinsing, or thawing directions in the ingredient list.
- Packaged ingredients. Check labels for your dietary needs and use the products named in the card when matching its nutrition estimates. A brand change can also change salt, sweetness, or thickness.
Amaretto Cherry Cordial Basil Seed Pudding
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Whisk together the dairy-free milk, yogurt, almond extract, vanilla, maple syrup and sea salt until smooth.
- Stir in the basil seeds. Let stand for 5 minutes, stir again to break up any clumps, then refrigerate for 30–60 minutes or overnight.
- For a cherry-cordial effect, warm half of the cherries (1/4 cup for the original one-serving recipe) for 20–30 seconds and mash into a chunky compote. Keep the remaining cherries roughly chopped.
- Layer the set basil seed pudding with the cherry compote, chopped cherries and half of the dark chocolate.
- Finish with the remaining dark chocolate and, if desired, toasted sliced almonds.
Nutrition
Notes
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Let us know how it was!Preferred products
Yogurt: Forager Project Unsweetened Plain Greek Style for a plain dairy-free Greek-style option. Keep coconut yogurt where the recipe specifically calls for it.
Milk: MALK or So Delicious unsweetened beverage where suitable. These do not provide the same protein as protein milk; keep canned coconut milk where specified.
These are shopping options; the recipe’s estimated nutrition may use a different product. Substitutions change nutrition and may affect texture. Choosing one dairy-free or gluten-free ingredient does not make the whole recipe dairy-free or gluten-free. See Mel’s preferred products and photos.
Tips for this recipe
- Start with the listed liquid amount. Extra liquid changes thickness; seeds and oats also continue to absorb liquid while they rest.
- When scaling the recipe, increase ingredients together but keep the same doneness checks. A larger batch does not necessarily cook in the same time.
Storage and make-ahead
Keep the prepared mixture covered in the refrigerator at 40°F or below. Follow any storage limit in the recipe notes and the shortest opened-product guidance for the milk or yogurt you use. Add crisp toppings close to serving.
Common questions
Can I skip the resting time?
The rest lets the seeds or oats absorb liquid. Follow the minimum rest in the method; serving it earlier will give a different texture.
How should I use the calories and macros?
The card lists estimates for its stated serving size. Use the listed ingredients and portions as the basis; changing brands, substitutions, toppings, or sides can change the values.
More recipes to try
For a dairy-free and gluten-free version, choose suitable chocolate and check packaged ingredient labels.
