Homemade Tapioca Pudding is a classic dessert that’s creamy, comforting, and delightfully sweet. Made with simple ingredients like small pearl tapioca, milk, eggs, sugar, and vanilla, this pudding offers a comforting treat that’s perfect for any occasion. With its smooth texture and subtle sweetness, it’s sure to become a favorite dessert for both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients:
- Small pearl tapioca
- Milk (whole or 2%)
- White sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
How To Make Homemade Tapioca Pudding:
- Rinse the tapioca pearls and soak them in water for 45-60 minutes.
- In a large saucepan, combine milk and the first portion of sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Once small bubbles form, add the soaked tapioca pearls to the saucepan and reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Cook, stirring frequently, for 15-20 minutes or until the pearls become translucent.
- While the pearls are cooking, beat together the eggs and the remaining portion of sugar in a medium-sized bowl.
- Slowly pour a stream of the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture, about a ⅓ cup at a time, stirring constantly. Continue until half of the hot mixture has been incorporated into the eggs.
- Slowly pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan, stirring continuously.
- Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes or until the pudding starts to thicken. Remember that it will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Transfer the pudding to serving dishes and chill until ready to serve.
Recipe Tips:
- Be sure to rinse the tapioca pearls before soaking to remove any excess starch.
- Stir the pudding frequently while cooking to prevent the tapioca pearls from sticking to the bottom of the saucepan.
- When adding the hot milk mixture to the eggs, pour it slowly and stir constantly to avoid curdling the eggs.
- Adjust the sweetness of the pudding according to your preference by adding more or less sugar.
- Serve the tapioca pudding chilled for a refreshing treat, or enjoy it warm for a cozy dessert.
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