Tapioca Mango-Guava Dessert

tapioca pearls

🥗Healthier: chia seeds

💰Cheaper: sago

Chia seeds provide similar texture with added health benefits.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk is more affordable.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

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

mango

🥗Healthier: peach

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Peaches provide a similar flavor profile, while canned fruit is budget-friendly.

Chop up mango and guava, removing seeds from guava.

Put chopped mango and guava into a pot with rum, star anise, and cloves.

Simmer the fruit mixture on low heat to combine flavors without overcooking.

Process tapioca clusters to make them finer.

Add hot water to the tapioca to soften it before cooking.

Put the softened tapioca in a pot with milk, salt, and cinnamon, and boil.

Simmer the tapioca mixture until it thickens, adding sugar to taste.

Prepare serving glasses by pouring some tapioca mixture at the bottom.

Scoop the mango and guava mixture on top of the tapioca in the glasses.

Add the remaining tapioca mixture on top of the fruit layer.

Refrigerate the assembled dessert, covering with cling film to prevent skin formation.

Top with crushed biscuits for texture before serving.

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