Classic Tapioca Pudding Recipe
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Classic Tapioca Pudding

By: Nicole 
"A classic tapioca pudding recipe that requires a lot of attention, but it's worth it. Tapioca pudding is a great comfort food and can be served warm or cold."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (64)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup quick-cooking tapioca
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Stir together the milk, tapioca, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 5 minutes longer.
  2. Whisk 1 cup of the hot milk mixture into the beaten eggs, 2 tablespoons at a time until incorporated. Stir the egg mixture back into the tapioca until well mixed. Bring the pudding to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer until the pudding becomes thick enough to evenly coat the back of a metal spoon. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla. The pudding may be served hot or poured into serving dishes and refrigerated several hours until cold.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 209 | Total Fat: 5.6g | Cholesterol: 83mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2008 by Luey   view full review
I used minute tapioca instead of the quick cooking stuff (evidently there is a difference), so...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2007 by NAMMA   view full review
Excellant! Reminds me of my grandmother's pudding. The first time I followed the recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2008 by MARYLAUREN   view full review
Delish old-fashioned, slow-foods recipe. I made a half-recipe (using Splenda as I am diabetic)...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2010 by Carrie   view full review
Made this using small pearl tapioca instead of quick. Soaked 1/2 C tapioca in 2C water (as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2008 by Sue   view full review
This is a great recipe. It reminds me of my grandmothers. I left out the salt. Didn't miss...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2008 by pinkypink   view full review
I don't remember ever having tapioca pudding before, but this was great. Good thing I didn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2008 by cookinfool   view full review
Very thick! Not watery at all. I have tried a few recipes and this is it. Next time I will add...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2009 by Reine   view full review
My husbands all-time favorite tapioca pudding. No changes are needed, it has just the right...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2007 by kc   view full review
My 3 year old, who is normally anti-carb, began eating this like there was no tomorrow. And...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2007 by ANGELWINGS   view full review
Great basic recipe. Use 1/2 beans from a vanilla bean for better flavor, and the black specks...

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