VANILLA TAPIOCA PUDDING

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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

3/4 cup pearl tapioca
2 cups cold water
4 cups milk
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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

Zubair Imran
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This tapioca pudding is a great way to use up leftover tapioca pearls. It's a simple recipe, but it's always a hit with my family. I love the creamy texture and the delicate vanilla flavor.


Ahmad Pathan
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This tapioca pudding is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar next time. Otherwise, the recipe is easy to follow and the pudding turns out creamy and delicious.


Annie Roper
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I've made this tapioca pudding recipe several times, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love the creamy texture and the delicate vanilla flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.


Dr. Julia Gaines
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This tapioca pudding was a disaster! The tapioca pearls were hard and the pudding was lumpy. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. I won't be making this recipe again.


Joshua Angues
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I'm not a fan of tapioca pudding, but my wife loves it. She made this recipe the other night, and I have to admit that it was pretty good. The tapioca pearls were cooked perfectly, and the pudding was nice and creamy. I especially liked the hint of v


Naga Babu
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This tapioca pudding is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the way the tapioca pearls burst in my mouth. I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Milly Nakazzi
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I'm not a huge fan of tapioca pudding, but I have to admit that this recipe is pretty good. The tapioca pearls are cooked perfectly, and the pudding is nice and creamy. I especially like the hint of vanilla flavor.


Morgan slocum
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This tapioca pudding is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make, but it's always a hit. I love the creamy texture and the delicate vanilla flavor. I've made this recipe many times, and it always turns out perfectly.