Embark on a culinary journey to savor the delectable tapioca pudding with tender coconut, a classic dessert that harmonizes the subtle sweetness of tapioca pearls with the refreshing essence of coconut. This timeless treat is elevated with three variations that cater to diverse palates. The original recipe unveils the authentic flavors of tapioca pudding, while the jaggery version adds a touch of rustic sweetness. And for a luscious indulgence, the condensed milk rendition promises a creamy, velvety delight. Each recipe unfolds its unique charm, ensuring an unforgettable dessert experience.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
TAPIOCA PUDDING
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
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
COCONUT TAPIOCA (VEGAN)
A light and refreshing dessert that's perfect with any meal or summer entertainment.
Provided by Shiran
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place tapioca and coconut milk in a medium saucepan and let soak for 30 minutes.
- Add sugar and salt to the tapioca mixture, and heat over medium heat until it reaches a simmer. Reduce heat to low and let simmer very gently for 15 minutes until tapioca pearls are transparent and the mixture has thickened. Be sure to stir frequently so that the tapioca doesn't stick to the bottom. Once done, remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Pour into cups and place in the refrigerator until completely chilled, at least 3 hours. The pudding will thicken after refrigeration.
- Serve with sliced fresh fruit/fruit puree and coconut chips if desired.
- Tapioca is best the same day it's made, but will keep for up to 3 days in the fridge.
COCONUT TAPIOCA
Steps:
- Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Add 1/3 cup large tapioca pearls, partially cover and simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the pearls are translucent, about 40 minutes. Stir in 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk, 2 tablespoons sugar and a pinch of salt until dissolved. Transfer to a bowl and add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Let cool, then cover and chill at least 2 hours. Top with diced mango and drizzle with mango nectar.
TROPICAL THAI COCONUT-TAPIOCA PUDDING
A delicious and healthy dessert, Thai coconut-tapioca pudding is easy to make. Better yet, it's also vegan and gluten-free.
Provided by Darlene Schmidt
Categories Dessert
Time 3h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a medium bowl, cover tapioca with 1 cup water.
- Let soak for 15 to 20 minutes or until the granules expand slightly. Avoid over-soaking or the tapioca will not be able to hold its shape.
- Pour off excess water.
- In a pot with a lid, combine tapioca, salt, and the remaining 2 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Stir occasionally, adding a little more water if necessary to prevent tapioca from bubbling and "spitting."
- When the tapioca turns soft and a little gooey, turn off the heat and place the lid on tight. Let it sit at least 10 minutes. The residual heat inside the tapioca will finish turning all of the seeds soft and translucent.
- Remove the lid and allow the tapioca to cool on the stovetop.
- Cover it again and refrigerate until it's cold; it will thicken and gel together.
- To serve, scoop about 1/4 cup or more of the cold tapioca per person and place in serving glasses or bowls.
- Pour 1/4 to 1/3 cup coconut milk over each portion and stir to mix. This pudding should be on the runny side and you will have to stir it well to distribute the tapioca.
- Add a little syrup to each portion (about 1 tablespoon or to taste). Each person can add more according to their preferred sweetness.
- Add slices of fresh mango or any tropical fresh fruit, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 83 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 20 g, ServingSize 3-4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
COCONUT TAPIOCA PUDDING
Tapioca is made from the root of the cassava plant; it's used as a thickening agent in puddings, soups, and fruit-pie fillings. Look for it in the pudding section at your supermarket.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 3h
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, lightly beat egg. Add coconut milk, milk, sugar, and tapioca; whisk to combine. Set aside, at least 5 minutes, until tapioca is slightly softened.
- Stirring constantly, bring mixture to a boil over medium heat; stir in vanilla. Transfer mixture to a bowl; cover with plastic wrap. Let cool until no longer hot, about 30 minutes. Refrigerate until cold, 2 to 3 hours (or up to 3 days).
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread coconut in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast, tossing once or twice, until golden, 10 to 15 minutes; let cool.
- Just before serving, whisk pudding to loosen. Divide among four serving glasses or dishes; top with pineapple and toasted coconut.
COCONUT TAPIOCA PUDDING
I feel sorry for people who tell me that their mother's cooking was terrible: I can't imagine eighteen years of eating bad food. Fortunately, my esteemed lineage included a mom who was a fantastic cook. Unfortunately, though, she was lacking the baking gene, so cookies and cakes were few and far between. She did, however, make wonderful tapioca pudding, which she served warm in a bright-red '60s-style glass bowl. She always added an entire capful of aromatic vanilla extract to the pudding, stirred in at the last minute. Being hopelessly nostalgic (especially when it comes to desserts), I can still smell it to this day. Of course, back then there wasn't much fusion cooking going on, but nowadays Thai coconut milk is readily available, and I use it in my version of tapioca pudding. In addition to vanilla extract, I include a vanilla bean for good measure. I don't have any children, but if I did, I would hope this pudding would be just as memorable for them as my mom's is for me.
Yield makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the coconut milk, milk, sugar, tapioca, and salt. Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean and add them to the saucepan, then drop in the pod. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a heatproof spatula to make sure the mixture isn't scorching on the bottom, until the pudding thickens and the tapioca pearls are completely cooked through and translucent, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Briskly stir the egg yolks into the pudding, incorporating them quickly. Let cool for about 10 minutes. Remove the vanilla pod (it can be rinsed, dried, and used for another purpose; see page 14).
- In a stand mixer fitted with the whip attachment (or in a bowl by hand), whisk the egg whites on medium speed until they form soft peaks. Fold the whipped egg whites into the pudding, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- The pudding can be served warm or cold. Spoon it into individual serving dishes and top with toasted coconut.
- A simple compote of fresh tropical fruit, such as cubes of banana, mangoes, papayas, and pineapple, tossed in brown sugar, is a perfect accompaniment to the pudding.
- Tapioca pudding will keep for 3 days in the refrigerator.
- Small pearl tapioca can be found in Asian markets along with Thai coconut milk, which is also available in well-stocked supermarkets.
TAPIOCA PUDDING WITH COCONUT CREAM AND PALM-SUGAR SYRUP
Categories Dessert Coconut Summer Chill Tapioca Simmer Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Make pudding:
- Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan and add tapioca in a slow stream, stirring constantly. Gently boil, stirring frequently, 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let stand, covered, until tapioca is translucent, about 15 minutes.
- Add 3 cups cold water to tapioca, then drain in a large sieve. Transfer tapioca to a large bowl. Add cold water to cover by 2 inches and swirl tapioca to remove excess starch. Drain tapioca in sieve and repeat rinsing. Drain tapioca again and divide among 6 serving dishes. Chill, loosely covered, 10 minutes, or until set.
- Make syrup:
- Tear pandan leaf into strips and tie strips together in a knot. Simmer pandan with sugar and remaining 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Discard pandan and pour syrup through a fine sieve into a small bowl. Cool to room temperature.
- Make coconut cream:
- Scoop out thick layer of coconut cream from top of can, reserving thin liquid in bottom. Whisk ‚ cup coconut cream until smooth, whisking in 1 to 1‚ tablespoons thin coconut liquid if necessary to get a pourable consistency. Drizzle some of syrup over tapioca and top with some coconut cream. Serve remaining syrup and cream on the side.
Tips:
- Choose the right tapioca pearls: There are two main types of tapioca pearls: small and large. Small tapioca pearls are more commonly used in puddings, while large tapioca pearls are used in drinks like bubble tea. For this recipe, you'll need small tapioca pearls.
- Rinse the tapioca pearls thoroughly: This will help to remove any excess starch and prevent the pearls from clumping together.
- Cook the tapioca pearls according to the package directions: The cooking time will vary depending on the brand of tapioca pearls you use.
- Add flavor to the tapioca pudding: You can flavor the tapioca pudding with a variety of ingredients, such as vanilla extract, almond extract, or cinnamon. You can also add fruit, such as berries or bananas.
- Serve the tapioca pudding warm or cold: Tapioca pudding can be served warm or cold. If you're serving it warm, you can top it with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream. If you're serving it cold, you can chill it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Conclusion:
Tapioca pudding is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its creamy texture and chewy tapioca pearls, tapioca pudding is a classic dessert that is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give tapioca pudding a try!
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