Coconut Tapioca Pudding
Creamy tapioca pudding made with coconut milk, sugar, and tapioca pearls, often served chilled with fresh fruit, a refreshing dessert in Southeast Asian cuisines.
Ingredients
- ½ cup tapioca pearls
- 2 cups coconut milk
- ¼ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- Pinch of salt
- Fresh fruits for serving (optional)
Instructions
Cooking Method:
- Soak Tapioca Pearls: Place tapioca pearls in a bowl and cover them with water. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes, or until they have plumped up and softened.
- Boil Coconut Milk: In a saucepan, heat coconut milk over medium heat until it comes to a gentle simmer. Stir occasionally to prevent scorching.
- Add Tapioca Pearls: Drain the soaked tapioca pearls and add them to the simmering coconut milk. Stir well to combine.
- Cook Tapioca: Continue to cook the tapioca pearls in the coconut milk, stirring frequently, until they become translucent and soft. This usually takes about 15-20 minutes. Be patient, as tapioca pearls require time to cook properly.
- Sweeten: Once the tapioca pearls are cooked, add sugar and a pinch of salt to the pudding. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved and well incorporated into the pudding. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.
- Cool: Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the pudding cool slightly. It will thicken further as it cools.
- Chill: Transfer the coconut tapioca pudding to individual serving bowls or glasses. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the pudding is thoroughly chilled and set.
Notes
Serve the chilled coconut tapioca pudding with a garnish of fresh fruits like mangoes, strawberries, or kiwi slices.
Optionally, you can drizzle some coconut cream or condensed milk on top for extra richness and sweetness.
Enjoy the refreshing dessert cold on a hot day, savoring the creamy texture of the coconut milk and the chewiness of the tapioca pearls. This Coconut Tapioca Pudding is a delightful and refreshing dessert that's perfect for any occasion, especially in Southeast Asian cuisines. With its creamy texture, subtle coconut flavor, and chewy tapioca pearls, it's sure to be a hit with family and friends alike!
Optionally, you can drizzle some coconut cream or condensed milk on top for extra richness and sweetness.
Enjoy the refreshing dessert cold on a hot day, savoring the creamy texture of the coconut milk and the chewiness of the tapioca pearls. This Coconut Tapioca Pudding is a delightful and refreshing dessert that's perfect for any occasion, especially in Southeast Asian cuisines. With its creamy texture, subtle coconut flavor, and chewy tapioca pearls, it's sure to be a hit with family and friends alike!