Homemade Tapioca Pudding
A nostalgic and creamy tapioca pudding that brings back childhood memories with its unique texture and sweet vanilla flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup small tapioca pearls
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Soak the tapioca pearls in water for about 30 minutes. Drain the pearls and set aside.
- Combine the milk, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat until warm, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the soaked tapioca pearls into the warm milk mixture. Bring it to a gentle boil while stirring frequently, then reduce the heat. Let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the tapioca is translucent and tender.
- Beat the eggs in a separate bowl. Slowly add a small amount of the warm tapioca mixture to the eggs to temper them.
- Stir the egg mixture back into the saucepan and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the pudding thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving. You can enjoy your homemade pudding warm or chill it in the fridge.
Notes
Pairs beautifully with fresh fruit or a dollop of whipped cream. Adjust the sugar to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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