Description
This Bubble Tea Pudding with Chia and Salted Foam transforms your favorite milk tea into a creamy, wholesome dessert. Made with steeped black tea, sweetened milk, and chia seeds for a chewy texture, it’s topped with a luscious salted foam that adds the perfect balance of sweet and savory. A healthier, customizable, and vegan-friendly way to enjoy the bubble tea experience at home!
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk of choice (dairy or non-dairy, e.g., almond, oat, or soy)
- 1 tsp black tea leaves
- 2 Tbsp dark brown sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- ¼ cup chia seeds (black or white)
For the Salted Foam:
- ¼ cup whipping cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Milk Tea Base: Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until hot but not boiling. Remove from heat, add black tea leaves, and steep for 5 minutes. Strain the tea leaves using a fine-mesh strainer.
- Sweeten the Milk: Stir in dark brown sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt while the milk is still warm until the sugar dissolves.
- Cool the Mixture: Let the milk tea cool for 15 minutes at room temperature, then chill it in the fridge for another 15 minutes.
- Add Chia Seeds: Once cooled, stir in the chia seeds until evenly distributed. Pour into 2 jars or glasses.
- Set the Pudding: Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until thick and pudding-like.
- Make the Salted Foam: In a small bowl, whisk whipping cream with brown sugar and salt until soft peaks form. The foam should be airy, not stiff.
- Serve: Top the chilled chia pudding with a dollop of salted foam just before serving. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate separately if prepping ahead.
Notes
- Vegan Option: Use plant-based milk and coconut cream for the foam.
- Flavor Variations: Swap black tea for Earl Grey, chai, or matcha for different flavor profiles.
- Adjust Sweetness: Add more or less brown sugar to taste, or substitute with maple syrup or coconut sugar.
- Consistency: For a thinner texture, add extra milk; for a drink-like version, pour over ice once set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Stovetop and Refrigeration
- Cuisine: Fusion, Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
