Tapioca is most commonly recognised as squishy pearls that make up Bubble Tea and Tapioca Puddings. SAHM has come up with a unique recipe for a side dish that really brings this relatively unknown ingredient to life!
A creamy, kid-friendly tapioca pudding made with just three ingredients—simple and satisfying.
Tapioca Treat
Course: DessertCuisine: AustralianDifficulty: Easy
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
5
minutesCooking time
15
minutesCalories
160
kcalTotal time
20
minutes
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Ingredients
1 cup (250ml) milk
1 tbsp white sugar
2 tbsp small pearl tapioca
Directions
- In a saucepan, combine milk, sugar, and tapioca.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens—about 10–15 minutes.
- Remove from heat once tapioca is translucent and mixture is creamy.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm, or chill in fridge and serve cold.
- Optional: top with fresh fruit, honey, or cinnamon before serving.
Notes
- Double the batch for bulk cooking—leftovers keep for 3 days in the fridge.
- Use coconut milk or oat milk for a dairy-free version.
- Great for babies and toddlers when cooled.
- Stir regularly to prevent sticking or burning.
- Add a drop of vanilla extract for extra flavour.
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