Tapioca con Leche
6 servings
This easy tapioca con leche recipe creates a rich, comforting milk pudding perfect served warm or chilled. Top with fruit, nuts, or compote for a fabulous dessert!
Ingredients
- 1 cup tapioca pearls
- 2-3 cups whole milk
- 1 can evaporated milk
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 1 stick cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place the tapioca pearls in a bowl. Add about 4 cups of water and mix well. Leave the pearls to soak for 30 minutes.
- In a pot, place 4 cups of water and the cinnamon stick. Simmer for 10 minutes, enough for the cinnamon to start releasing its flavor and aroma.
- Drain the tapioca pearls and give them a quick rinse. Add them to the pot and cook until the pearls are translucent (about 30 minutes).
- Add to the pot the whole milk, evaporated milk, sugar, and vanilla. Mix to combine.
- Let the mixture simmer for 15-20 minutes or until it thickens to your desired consistency.
- Serve in cups with fruit on top.
Notes
- Soak the pearls only if the package recommends it.
- Stir often so the bottom doesn’t scorch.
- Let it rest a few minutes before serving so it thickens naturally.
- If it gets too thick, loosen with a splash of warm milk.
- This dessert last up to 3 days in the fridge.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 301mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 269IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 259mg | Iron: 1mg