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Classic Tapioca Pudding
Traditional dish · American
A creamy and comforting classic tapioca pudding made with small pearl tapioca, milk, eggs, and sugar, gently cooked to a smooth, luscious consistency.
Ingredients
- Small pearl tapioca1/2 cup
- Milk3 cups
- Sugar3/4 cup
- Eggs2 large
- Salt1/4 teaspoon
- Vanilla extract1 teaspoon
- Butter1 tablespoon
- NutmegPinch (for garnish)
Steps
- 1
Rinse tapioca pearls under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine tapioca pearls and milk. Let stand for 30 minutes to soften the tapioca.
- 2
Cook the tapioca mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the pearls are translucent and the mixture begins to thicken. This takes about 15-20 minutes.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, and salt.
- 4
Temper the egg mixture by gradually whisking about 1 cup of the hot tapioca mixture into it. Then, pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining tapioca mixture.
- 5
Cook, stirring constantly, over low heat until the pudding thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Do not boil.
- 6
Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract and butter until butter is melted.
- 7
Pour into individual serving dishes or a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
- 8
Garnish with a pinch of nutmeg before serving.
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