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Quick Tapioca Pudding Recipe

The best ever, quick tapioca pudding recipe that is ready in only 25 minutes. You'll love the simple vanilla flavor in this old fashioned recipe.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 209 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup quick cooking tapioca minute tapioca
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, stir together the milk, tapioca pearls and sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly so the milk does not scorch on the bottom of the pan. 3 cups whole milk, 1/2 cup quick cooking tapioca, 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  2. Once the mixture is boiling, reduce the heat to low. Cook and stir for an additional 5 minutes.
  3. Crack the eggs into a bowl and use a fork to whisk them together. 2 large eggs
  4. Remove 1 cup of hot milk mixture. Add two tablespoons of the hot milk mixture into the beaten eggs. Whisk well. Continue to add the hot milk, 2 tablespoons at a time, whisking well with each addition.
  5. Stir the egg mixture back into the saucepan with the hot milk. Cook and stir for 2 minutes over medium heat until the pudding thickens. When it is done it should coat the back of a metal spoon.
  6. Remove the pudding from the heat and stir in the vanilla. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  7. Serve hot tapioca, or refrigerate for later and serve cold.

Notes

  • Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
  • The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 6, with 1 serving being 1/6 of the pudding. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **
  • Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container.
  • To freeze, allow the leftovers to cool completely, then place in an airtight container and place in the freezer for up to 6 weeks.
  • Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks. The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 6, with 1 serving being 1/6 of the pudding. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **

Nutrition Information

Calories 209kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 74mg (25%) Sodium 76mg (3%) Potassium 184mg (5%) Sugar 22g (44%) Vitamin A 290IU (6%) Calcium 147mg (15%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 209

% Daily Value*

Calories 209kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 76mg 3%
Potassium 184mg 4%
Sugar 22g 44%
Vitamin A 290IU 6%
Calcium 147mg 15%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.