My Nana and aunties used to make this when I was young, but it turns out the recipe was never written
Tapioca pudding is a classic dessert known for its creamy texture and subtle sweetness. This homemade recipe provides a delightful and comforting treat.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Cold water | 1 cup |
| Small tapioca pearls | ½ cup |
| White sugar | ½ cup |
| Half & Half | 1 cup |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| Milk | 2 cups |
| Salt | ⅛ teaspoon |
| Beaten eggs | 2 |
Instructions:
- Soak tapioca: In a medium bowl, combine cold water and tapioca pearls. Let soak for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat milk and Half & Half: In a medium saucepan, combine Half & Half and milk. Heat over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
- Add tapioca and sugar: Drain soaked tapioca and add to heated milk mixture. Stir in sugar and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened and tapioca pearls are translucent.
- Temper eggs: In a small bowl, beat eggs. Gradually add a small amount of hot tapioca mixture to beaten eggs, whisking constantly.
- Combine and cook: Pour egg mixture back into saucepan with tapioca mixture, stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat until thickened further. Do not let it boil.
- Finish with vanilla: Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Cool and serve: Transfer pudding to a bowl or individual serving dishes. Allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
