Tapioca Pudding
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Tapioca Pudding
Description
This Tapioca Pudding recipe starts by mixing sugar, minute tapioca, milk, and beaten egg, allowing the tapioca to hydrate slightly before cooking. The mixture is then cooked over medium heat with constant stirring until it reaches a full boil that cannot be stirred down, indicating proper thickening. After removing from heat, vanilla is stirred in for flavor.
The pudding is then covered with plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming while it cools for 20 minutes before stirring and serving. It can be enjoyed either warm or chilled and garnished with toasted coconut for added texture and subtle flavor contrast.
This simple yet classic pudding relies on careful cooking and stirring to achieve the right consistency without curdling the egg, resulting in a smooth, creamy dessert. The recipe notes suggest refrigeration for up to five days and freezing options for longer storage, with thawing in the fridge recommended.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons minute tapioca
- 2 ¾ cups milk
- 1 egg well beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- coconut optional garnish, toasted
Instructions
- Mix the sugar, tapioca, milk and egg in a medium saucepan; let stand 5 minutes.
- Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a full boil (a boil that can’t be stirred down).
- Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla.
- Cover surface of pudding with plastic wrap and let cool for 20 minutes; stir.
- Spoon individual servings into dishes. Sprinkle the top with toasted coconut (optional)
- May be served warm or chilled.
Notes
- Refrigerate covered pudding for up to five days to maintain freshness.
- Tapioca pudding can be frozen in a proper container for up to two months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
- Constant stirring during cooking prevents lumps and ensures smooth texture.
- Covering the pudding with plastic wrap directly on the surface prevents skin formation during cooling.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 144 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 144kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 159mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 221IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 131mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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