Tapioca Pudding Recipe

• Course: Dessert
• Cuisine: American
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup small pearl tapioca
• 3 cups whole milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, whisk together the tapioca, milk, and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
2. Reduce heat to low. Gradually whisk in the sugar. Cook uncovered for 20-30 minutes, stirring often, until tapioca pearls are plumped and mixture has thickened to a pudding-like consistency.
3. In a bowl, beat the eggs. Temper by slowly whisking in 1/2 cup of the hot tapioca mixture into the eggs.
4. Whisk the tempered eggs into the saucepan with the tapioca pudding. Increase heat to medium and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened to a custard-like pudding texture. Do not boil.
5. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla. Allow to cool slightly before serving warm, or chill thoroughly for a thicker set pudding.