Homemade Tapioca Pudding | Episode 1191

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while regular milk is more accessible.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

Soak small tapioca pearls in water for about 4 hours.

Drain the soaked tapioca pearls without rinsing them to retain the starch.

Place the drained tapioca pearls in a nonstick saucepan and cover them with whole milk.

Simmer the tapioca pearls in milk on low heat for about 30 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.

In a bowl, temper the egg yolks by adding a cup of the tapioca and milk mixture to them while whisking.

Add the tempered egg yolks back into the saucepan with the tapioca and milk mixture.

Add both brown sugar and granulated sugar to the mixture along with a splash of vanilla extract.

Cook the mixture for about 10 minutes until it thickens nicely, stirring constantly.

Serve the tapioca pudding warm or chilled, optionally folding in whipped egg whites for a lighter texture.

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