Creamy Coconut Tapioca Pudding
A creamy and refreshing dessert made with coconut milk and tapioca pearls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup small tapioca pearls
- 2 cups water
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (alcohol-free)
- Optional: fresh fruit or toasted coconut for garnish
Instructions
- Soak tapioca pearls in water for 30 minutes, then drain.
- In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add soaked tapioca pearls and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low and add coconut milk, sugar, and salt. Stir well.
- Cook for another 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Let it cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh fruit or toasted coconut if desired.
Notes
- For a thicker consistency, refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
- Adjust sugar to taste.
- Stir often to prevent sticking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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