Tapioca Pudding Recipe

Time1h

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Soak the Tapioca
In a medium bowl, soak the tapioca pearls in water for about 30 minutes to 1 hour. This will help soften them before cooking.
2
Combine Ingredients
In a saucepan, combine the soaked tapioca (drained), milk, sugar, and salt. Stir well to combine.
3
Cook the Mixture
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture, stirring frequently until it comes to a gentle boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and continue to cook for about 10-15 minutes until the tapioca pearls become transparent.
4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs lightly. Slowly add about 1/2 cup of the hot tapioca mixture to the eggs, whisking constantly to temper them. Then pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan and stir in the vanilla extract.
5
Final Cooking
Continue to cook the pudding for an additional 5 minutes, stirring constantly until it thickens to your desired consistency.
6
Cool and Serve
Remove the pudding from heat and let it cool slightly. You can serve it warm or refrigerate it to serve it chilled.

7
Garnish the Pudding
If desired, garnish your tapioca pudding with a sprinkle of cinnamon, fresh fruit, or a dollop of whipped cream before serving.