Creamy Vanilla Tapioca Pudding

sszz's Note:

This pudding is lighter and less sweet than most, but it has a wonderful creamy vanilla flavor. If it is left to set in the fridge it will solidify and have a thick texture, but my favorite way to eat it is warm straight from the pot. The preparation time does not include soaking the pearls and pre-soaked pearls are available if you wish to avoid this step.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• ¼ cup tapioca
• 4 cups skim milk
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Mix the tapioca pearls with the milk in a large pot and let them soak for at least an hour.
2. Add the salt and bring the mixture to a boil.
3. Simmer on low heat for five minutes while adding the sugar gradually.
4. Beat the egg in a separate bowl and mix in about half of the hot mixture. Pour the egg back into the pot and mix well.
5. Bring the mixture to a boil again and then cut it down to low heat.
6. Mix in the vanilla extract.
7. Simmer for another ten minutes, stirring constantly.

Reviews

[CaribbeanQueen]

DH and I enjoyed this pudding very much. Next, though, I think I might add another tablespoon, or so, of tapioca. Thanks for posting!