🥭 Mango Tapioca Pudding
“My Nana and aunties used to make this when I was young, but it turns out the recipe was never written out.
This version brought back all the memories — simple, creamy, and delicious!”
Ingredients
- ½ cup small pearl tapioca
- 2 cups water
- 1 ½ cups coconut milk (or evaporated milk)
- ½ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup ripe mango puree
- ½ cup fresh mango cubes (for topping)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cook Tapioca: Boil water in a saucepan, add tapioca pearls, and cook until translucent (about 15 minutes). Stir occasionally. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Make the Base: In a clean pot, combine coconut milk, sugar, and salt. Simmer on low until sugar dissolves.
- Add Tapioca: Stir in the cooked tapioca pearls and let simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Add Mango: Mix in mango puree. Adjust sweetness if needed.
- Chill & Serve: Pour into bowls, let cool, then refrigerate until set. Garnish with fresh mango cubes before serving.
⏱️ Prep Time: 10 minutes • 🔥 Cook Time: 20 minutes • ❄️ Chill Time: 1 hour • 🍽️ Servings: 4
