Your Go-To Tapioca Pudding Recipe
This Your Go-To Tapioca Pudding Recipe is the ultimate comfort dessert, blending creamy richness with delightful chewiness in every bite. With just 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking, it’s a fuss-free treat that feels indulgent yet simple.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups water
- ½ cup small pearl tapioca
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place the water and tapioca in a small bowl and let soak for 40 minutes.
- Drain the tapioca pearls, then place them in a saucepan with milk, cream, and sugar. Crack the eggs into a small bowl near the stove.
- Cook the tapioca over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture has thickened slightly, 5 to 7 minutes.
- While whisking the eggs constantly, add the hot tapioca mixture, one spoonful at a time, until completely combined.
- Return this to the saucepan and cook over very low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture has thickened to a pudding-like consistency. (Do not let the mixture come to a boil.)
- Transfer to a serving bowl and stir in the vanilla extract and salt. Serve warm.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Leftovers can be eaten cold, or you can add a splash of milk and heat gently in a saucepan over low heat until warmed through.
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