Description

Baked Tapioca Pudding is a delightful and comforting dessert that combines the creamy richness of vanilla custard with the unique, chewy texture of tapioca pearls. This simple yet elegant dish is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re celebrating with family or treating yourself after a long day. Its golden crust and smooth filling not only make it visually appealing but also a delicious way to indulge your sweet tooth. This recipe is versatile, allowing you to customize flavors with spices or fruits, ensuring each batch can be uniquely yours.

Ingredients

Scale

220g all-purpose flour
25g milk powder
135g unsalted butter
350g milk
100g uncooked tapioca pearls
2 eggs
100g granulated sugar
30g cornstarch
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

For the crust, mix together flour, milk powder, salt, and sugar in a bowl. Cut in softened butter until crumbly. Add egg and vanilla; mix until smooth. Wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Soak tapioca pearls for 30 minutes; drain.
Cook soaked tapioca pearls with milk over medium heat until translucent (about 15 minutes). Remove from heat.
In another bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add hot tapioca mixture while whisking.
Return to saucepan and cook on low heat until thickened; remove from heat.
Roll out chilled dough into a greased baking dish and pour custard over it. Brush edges with beaten egg.
Bake for 45-55 minutes or until set and golden brown.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 280
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating lemon zest or spices like nutmeg into the custard mixture. You can also serve this pudding warm or chilled alongside fresh fruits or whipped cream for an enhanced dessert experience.