Classic Tapioca Pudding 🥣✨

Ingredients

• ½ cup small pearl tapioca

• 3 cups whole milk (or 2% works too)

• ½ cup sugar

• 2 large eggs

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Soak Tapioca

   • Place tapioca pearls in water and soak for about 30 minutes. Drain.

2. Cook Base

   • In a medium saucepan, combine tapioca, milk, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the mixture begins to thicken and pearls become translucent (about 15 minutes).

3. Add Eggs

   • In a small bowl, beat eggs. Slowly whisk in a bit of the hot tapioca mixture to temper the eggs (so they don’t scramble).

   • Then, return egg mixture back into the saucepan and stir well.

4. Sweeten

   • Add sugar and continue cooking on low heat for another 5 minutes, stirring constantly until thick and creamy.

5. Finish

   • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.

6. Serve

   • Spoon into bowls or glasses. Serve warm for cozy comfort or chilled for a refreshing treat.

Tips & Variations 🌟

• Extra Creamy: Swap half of the milk with heavy cream or coconut milk.

• Flavored Twist: Add a cinnamon stick or lemon zest while cooking.

• Topping Ideas: Serve with fresh berries, caramel drizzle, or toasted coconut.