Description
A creamy and comforting tapioca pudding, perfect for dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup small tapioca pearls (soaked in water for 30 minutes and drained)
- 3 cups milk (whole milk or dairy-free alternative)
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- ground cinnamon or nutmeg (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Soak tapioca pearls in water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, sugar, and salt. Heat until steaming but not boiling.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs. Slowly whisk in a ladle of hot milk to temper the eggs, then return mixture to the saucepan.
- Add soaked tapioca pearls and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly, about 5–7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon or nutmeg if desired.
- Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, until the top is lightly golden and the center is just set.
- Cool for 10–15 minutes before serving. Pudding will continue to set as it cools.
Notes
- Adjust sugar to taste based on preference.
- Let pudding cool completely for best consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg