VANILLA TAPIOCA PUDDING
This creamy pudding seems much richer than it actually is. I prefer making it with low-fat (2%) or whole milk, but it is very good using fat free. Substituting unsweetened coconut milk for a cup of the milk makes an interesting variation. Note that smaller pearls will cook faster than larger ones so the cooking times will vary. Responding to Mianbao, I found that small pearls require more milk, say an extra cup during cooking. The mixture should be similar to oatmeal cooking. Keys to success are maintaining a very low heat, stirring often and cooking until the pearls are completely translucent--no white spots in the center! (Prep time assumes you already soaked the pearls and NOTE: This recipe doesn't work with "minute" tapioca).
Provided by TommyGato
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Soak tapioca in cold water overnight or for at least 3 hours.
- Heat milk until it is steaming, not boiling.
- Drain excess water from tapioca and add to the hot milk, stirring constantly and scraping the bottom with a wide flat utensil until it is steaming again--do not boil.
- Immediately reduce heat to very low, lower than the setting for cooking white rice, just hot enough to see a few vapors.
- Stir often the first few minutes then add the sugar and salt; and additional milk if needed.
- Check and stir the bottom of the mixture about every 5 minutes and add milk as needed to maintain a consistency similar to oatmeal cooking.
- Cook for about 45 minutes or until the tapioca pearls are translucent (no white specks in the center) and the mixture is sufficiently thickened.
- (Notes: One may thicken the hot sweetened milk and tapioca in a double boiler although a heavy saucepan is fine if given careful attention--this pudding will scorch easily if you're distracted! Should problems appear, immediately transfer to another pan; avoid and discard anything caramel or brown colored).
- When thickened and the pearls are translucent, stir in vanilla and transfer to a bowl or individual pudding cups.
- Cover and chill--serve with whipped cream and cinnamon or fruit.
- (Note: The pudding will thicken more as it chills).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.2, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 22.8, Sodium 179.4, Carbohydrate 46.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 22.9, Protein 5.4
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Peter Godwin
[email protected]This pudding was the perfect dessert for a weeknight meal. It was quick and easy to make, and it was a delicious way to end the day.
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[email protected]This pudding was the perfect dessert for a special occasion. I made it for my birthday and it was a delightful treat.
Mariyam Pari
[email protected]This pudding was the perfect dessert for a crowd. I made it for a party and it was a huge hit.
Henry Lifu
[email protected]This pudding was the perfect make-ahead dessert. I made it the night before and it was just as delicious the next day.
Ambika Kafle
[email protected]This pudding was the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It was warm and soothing.
Rehman Khann
[email protected]This pudding was the perfect dessert for a hot summer day. It was light and refreshing.
Judy Fitzgerald
[email protected]This pudding was the perfect consistency. It was creamy and smooth, but not too thick or thin.
Agbenouho Marcel Koukoudjoe
[email protected]This pudding was a bit too thick. I would recommend adding more milk next time.
YONATAN ABEL
[email protected]This pudding was a bit bland. I would recommend adding more vanilla extract next time.
Manea Iustina
[email protected]This pudding was easy to make and very delicious. I will definitely be making it again.
MRWAN Mohamed
[email protected]I've made this pudding several times and it always turns out great! It's a family favorite.
Petal Abrams
[email protected]This pudding was a bit runny, but it was still very tasty. I would recommend cooking it for a few minutes longer next time.
Md Bkias
[email protected]I made this pudding for my kids and they loved it! They especially liked the tapioca pearls.
Alamin Amdad
[email protected]This pudding was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less sugar next time.
Kalyie Norwood
[email protected]I love tapioca pudding and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The pudding was creamy and smooth, and the tapioca pearls were cooked perfectly. I also loved the vanilla flavor.
njiger vlasanivivic
[email protected]This was my first time making tapioca pudding and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was easy to make. The pudding was delicious and I will definitely be making it again.
johir islam
[email protected]I made this pudding for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the delicate vanilla flavor. It was the perfect dessert to end a meal.
Daniel Anane Afari
[email protected]This tapioca pudding was a delight! It was creamy and smooth, with just the right amount of sweetness. The vanilla flavor was subtle but present, and the tapioca pearls were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!