Best 9 Homemade Tapioca Pudding Recipes

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Tapioca pudding is a classic dessert that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is made with tapioca pearls, milk, sugar, and flavorings such as vanilla or chocolate. Tapioca pearls are small, round balls made from the starch of the cassava root. They are chewy and have a mild flavor. Tapioca pudding can be served hot or cold, and it can be topped with a variety of fruits, nuts, or whipped cream.

This article provides three recipes for homemade tapioca pudding. The first recipe is for a basic tapioca pudding made with milk, sugar, and vanilla extract. The second recipe is for a chocolate tapioca pudding made with cocoa powder and chocolate chips. The third recipe is for a fruit tapioca pudding made with fresh berries and bananas. All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made with ingredients that you can find at your local grocery store. So, whether you are a beginner or an experienced cook, you are sure to find a tapioca pudding recipe in this article that you will enjoy.

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TAPIOCA PUDDING



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This homemade Tapioca Pudding recipe is a creamy, classic dessert that is easy to make and naturally gluten-free! It is the perfect dessert to make ahead and one that the whole family loves!

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup small pearl tapioca* ((not instant tapioca))
3 1/2 cups milk
½ cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Add milk, cream, sugar and salt to a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, then stir in tapioca and reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring often, until mixture has slightly thickened, and the tapioca pearls have plumped and softened, about 45 minutes.
  • Add the eggs to a bowl and whisk to combine.
  • Add a spoonful of hot tapioca mixture to the beaten eggs, stirring well as you pour it in. Repeat with another few spoonfuls of hot tapioca, stirring after each. (This helps temper the eggs and bring them to a warm temperature without "scrambling" them.)
  • Add tempered egg mixture to the saucepan with tapioca and stir well to combine. Cook for 2-5 more minutes, just until thickened (keep in mind it will continue to thicken as it cools). Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the pudding (to keep it from forming a rubbery skin on the surface). Allow it to cool before serving. Serve either warm or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 kcal, Carbohydrate 53 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 139 mg, Sodium 285 mg, Sugar 36 g, TransFat 1 g, Fiber 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY HOMEMADE TAPIOCA PUDDING



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Homemade Tapioca Pudding is a simple, creamy, delicious, and timeless dessert. And easier to make than you might think!

Provided by Amy

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup water
1/2 cup small pearl tapioca (not instant)
2 1/2 cups whole milk
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place the water and tapioca pearls in a 1 1/2 quart pot. Let stand for 30 minutes until the pearls are plump and have absorbed the water.
  • Turn on the heat to medium-high. Pour in the milk and salt; stir while bringing to a bare simmer.
  • Reduce the heat to very low, add in the sugar and cook, uncovered, stirring frequently (so the tapioca doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan), until the tapioca pearls have plumped and thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Slowly whisk in about 1/2 cup of the hot tapioca (this equalizes the temperature between the two mixtures to avoid curdling.)
  • Pour the egg mixture into the pot with the rest of the tapioca; increase heat to medium and stir for several minutes until you get a thick pudding consistency that coats the back of a wooden spoon. (Do not let mixture boil.)
  • Take off the heat and cool for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in the vanilla.
  • Serve either warm or cold and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 169 mg, Sugar 22 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TAPIOCA PUDDING



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 16h25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 1/2 ounces large pearl tapioca, approximately 1/2 cup
2 cups cold water
2 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 egg yolk
1/3 cup sugar
1 lemon, zested
Pinch salt

Steps:

  • Place tapioca in a medium mixing bowl along with the water, cover, and let stand overnight.
  • Drain water from tapioca. Place the tapioca into a slow cooker along with the milk, heavy cream, and salt. Cook on high for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and sugar. Temper small amounts of the tapioca into the egg mixture until you have added at least 1 cup. Then add this back into the remaining tapioca in the slow cooker. Add the lemon zest and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 15 minutes, stirring at least once. Transfer the pudding to a bowl and cover the surface with plastic wrap. Allow to cool at room temperature for 1 hour and then place in the refrigerator until thoroughly chilled.

OLD-FASHIONED TAPIOCA



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My family loves old-fashioned tapioca, but I don't always have time to make it. So I came up with this simple recipe that lets us enjoy one of our favorites without all the hands-on time. -Ruth Peters, Bel Air, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 4h40m

Yield 18 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 cups 2% milk
1 cup pearl tapioca
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Optional: Sliced fresh strawberries and whipped cream

Steps:

  • In a 4- to 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the milk, tapioca, sugar and salt. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours., In a large bowl, beat the eggs; stir in a small amount of hot tapioca mixture. Return all to the slow cooker, stirring to combine. Cover and cook 30 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°. Stir in vanilla., Serve with strawberries and whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 86mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

HOMEMADE TAPIOCA PUDDING



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Make and share this Homemade Tapioca Pudding recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cupcake-Princess

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup small pearl tapioca
2 cups water
2 1/2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
2 egg yolks
2 egg whites, stiffly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl soak tapioca in water overnight (about 8 hours). Drain water.
  • In a double boiler heat milk until no longer cold. Stir in salt and tapioca. Continue heating until small bubbles appear at the sides of the pan. Cover, turn heat to low and cook for 1 hour. Make sure the milk does not simmer or boil.
  • In a medium mixing bowl wisk together sugar and egg yolks until light in color. While whisking add a little bit of the hot milk mixture. Then add the egg yolk mixture to the hot milk mixture, stirring constantly. Place the double boiler over medium heat and cook until tapioca mixture is very thick, about 15 minutes.
  • Gently fold in beaten egg whites into the hot tapioca mixture. Stir in vanilla. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.1, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 77.2, Sodium 169.2, Carbohydrate 33, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 17.3, Protein 5.4

CLASSIC TAPIOCA PUDDING



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A classic tapioca pudding recipe that requires a lot of attention, but it's worth it. Tapioca pudding is a great comfort food and can be served warm or cold.

Provided by Nicole

Categories     Desserts     Custards and Pudding Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups whole milk
½ cup quick-cooking tapioca
½ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Stir together the milk, tapioca, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 5 minutes longer.
  • Whisk 1 cup of the hot milk mixture into the beaten eggs, 2 tablespoons at a time until incorporated. Stir the egg mixture back into the tapioca until well mixed. Bring the pudding to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer until the pudding becomes thick enough to evenly coat the back of a metal spoon. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla. The pudding may be served hot or poured into serving dishes and refrigerated several hours until cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.2 calories, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 74.2 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 169.1 mg, Sugar 22.3 g

SLOW COOKER TAPIOCA PUDDING



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Classic tapioca pudding is made with very little hassle in a slow cooker. There is no need to presoak small tapioca pearls prior to cooking.

Provided by GF.food

Categories     Desserts     Custards and Pudding Recipes

Time 3h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 cups milk
⅔ cup white sugar
½ cup small pearl tapioca
2 eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Stir together the milk, sugar, tapioca, and eggs in a slow cooker. Cover, and cook on Medium for 3 hours, or on Low for 6 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.6 calories, Carbohydrate 30.3 g, Cholesterol 58.7 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 66.3 mg, Sugar 22.3 g

OLD FASHIONED TAPIOCA PUDDING



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I bought of tub of Tapioca pudding at Trader Joes and found out that my husband really really loves tapioca pudding. (really, I hardly got any) Since I don't have a TJ's near me, I went searching for a really good tapioca recipe, one that didn't use quick cooking tapioca. This one is delicious! We serve ours cold topped with a little fresh whipped cream. I found the tapioca pearls in the bulk section of my health foods store. Note that the tapioca pearls must soak overnight before you can prepare the pudding.

Provided by Kitchen Witch Steph

Categories     Breakfast

Time 13h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup pearl tapioca
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 fresh vanilla bean
1/2 cup sugar
1 pinch salt
2 egg yolks

Steps:

  • Soak the pearls in water overnight, covered well with water. Drain the water off.
  • Heat the milk, cream, vanilla bean (split and scraped), and tapioca to a slow simmer in a heavy pot and cook for 1 hour, stirring often.
  • Add the sugar and salt. Bring to a simmer being careful not to let the tapioca stick to the bottom of the pan.
  • Put the yolks into a bowl and stir in some of the tapioca mixture to temper the eggs.
  • Then add yolks to the pan while stirring. Pour into a bowl and cool.
  • You can it it warm (as I hear it is often served in the colder months) We like ours after it has chilled several hours in the fridge at any time of year.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555.9, Fat 38.4, SaturatedFat 23.4, Cholesterol 218.1, Sodium 121.6, Carbohydrate 48.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 25.7, Protein 6.1

CHOCOLATE TAPIOCA PUDDING



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Chocoholic? After eating this rich chocolate pudding you'll question the integrity of box puddings! Use dark, semisweet, or milk chocolate, whatever suits your taste buds! You may want to use a bigger saucepan, I think its easier to mix in. A whisk would beat a spoon by far (no pun intended). If this dish isn't rich enough for you, you could try using chocolate milk, but any milk is fine: skim, 1%, 2%, whole, even soy milk. Same thing with the chocolate; use whatever suits your taste buds: dark, semisweet, or milk chocolate.

Provided by Chelleypears

Categories     Desserts     Custards and Pudding Recipes     Chocolate Pudding Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups milk
3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1 egg, beaten
½ cup white sugar
½ cup chopped chocolate
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Milk the milk, tapioca, egg, and sugar together in a saucepan until the sugar has dissolved; allow to stand for 5 minutes.
  • Whisk in the chocolate and cocoa powder.
  • Place over medium heat, bring to a boil, whisking constantly, and let boil for 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in the vanilla extract. Allow to cool for 20 minutes. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 41.5 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 63.3 mg, Sugar 29.4 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality tapioca pearls: Look for tapioca pearls that are uniform in size and color. Avoid any pearls that are cracked or broken.
  • Soak the tapioca pearls before cooking: Soaking the pearls helps to soften them and reduce the cooking time. Be sure to soak the pearls for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Cook the tapioca pearls in plenty of water: The pearls should be cooked in at least 6 cups of water. This will help to prevent them from sticking together.
  • Bring the water to a boil before adding the tapioca pearls: This will help to prevent the pearls from clumping together.
  • Cook the tapioca pearls for the recommended amount of time: Overcooking the pearls will make them tough and chewy. Undercooking them will make them hard and crunchy.
  • Rinse the tapioca pearls with cold water after cooking: This will help to remove any excess starch and prevent the pearls from sticking together.
  • Sweeten the tapioca pudding to taste: You can use sugar, honey, or maple syrup to sweeten the pudding. Start with a small amount and add more to taste.
  • Add your favorite flavors: You can add vanilla extract, almond extract, or cinnamon to the pudding for extra flavor.
  • Serve the tapioca pudding warm or cold: Tapioca pudding can be served warm or cold. If you are serving it cold, be sure to chill it for at least 2 hours before serving.

Conclusion:

Homemade tapioca pudding is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a creamy and flavorful pudding that is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give tapioca pudding a try. You won't be disappointed!

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