White Chocolate Pear Chia Pudding

INGREDIENTS

• 1 USA Bartlett pear, peeled and diced
• 3 cups unsweetened almond milk, divided
• 3/4 cup white chia seeds, divided
• 3/4 teaspoon pure almond extract, divided
• 3/4 cup white chocolate chips, divided
• 2.5 teaspoons matcha powder, divided

Optional

• 1 pear for garnishing
• Vegan white chocolate for garnishing

DIRECTIONS

1. In a small saucepan, add 1 cup of almond milk, 1/4 cup of vegan white chocolate, 1/4 cup diced and peeled pear, and 1/4 tsp pure almond extract and bring to a low simmer (until all the white chocolate is melted).
2. Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth
3. Pour the white chocolate pear mixture and 1/4 cup of chia seeds to a glass bowl with a lid or mason jar, shake and then place in the fridge.
4. Now you’re going to repeat this process two more times.
5. In the same small saucepan, add 1 cup of almond milk, 1/4 cup of vegan white chocolate, 1/4 cup diced and peeled pear, and 1/4 tsp pure almond extract and bring to a low simmer (until all the white chocolate is melted). ** Also add in 1/2 tsp of matcha powder to this batch
6. Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Pour this mixture to another glass bowl with lid or mason jar, add 1/4 cup of chia seeds, shake and then place in the fridge.
7. Repeat a third time, this time adding 1.5 tsp of matcha powder to the saucepan, blend, pour into a third glass bowl with lid or mason jar, add 1/4 cup of chia seeds, shake, and add to the fridge with the other two.
8. To assemble, spoon out some of each pudding and layer in glasses and top with fresh pear and additional white chocolate, if desired.

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