Homemade Tapioca Pudding Recipe

Here’s a simple homemade tapioca pudding recipe you can try:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup small pearl tapioca
• 3 cups whole milk (or a combination of milk and cream for a richer taste)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Soak the Tapioca:

   • In a medium bowl, soak the tapioca pearls in about 1 1/2 cups of cold water for 30 minutes. After soaking, drain the water and set the tapioca aside.

2. Cook the Tapioca:

   • In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, and salt. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
   • Once it starts to simmer, add the soaked tapioca pearls. Stir frequently and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes. The tapioca pearls will begin to soften and expand.

3. Temper the Eggs:

   • In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs. Slowly add a small amount of the hot milk mixture into the eggs to gradually warm them. This process is called tempering and helps prevent the eggs from curdling.
   • After the eggs are warmed, slowly pour them back into the saucepan while continuously stirring.

4. Cook Until Thickened:

   • Continue to cook the pudding over low to medium heat for another 5-10 minutes. Stir constantly until the mixture thickens to a custard-like consistency and the tapioca pearls become fully translucent.

5. Finish the Pudding:

   • Once thickened, remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
   • Let the pudding cool for a few minutes before serving.

6. Serve:

   • You can serve the tapioca pudding warm or chill it in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving. It can also be topped with cinnamon, nutmeg, or fresh fruit if desired.

Enjoy your creamy and delicious homemade tapioca pudding!