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Tapioca Pearl Pudding

By Alison Roman

3.8

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Tapioca Pearl PuddingMichael Graydon + Nikole Herriott

This textured pudding was inspired by ice cream and gets its concentrated dairy flavor from milk powder, which adds richness without fat.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    6 Servings

Ingredients

2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon nonfat dry milk powder
1/8 teaspoons kosher salt
1/3 cup small pearl tapioca (not instant or quick-cooking)
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg yolk, beaten to blend
Freshly grated nutmeg (for serving)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk milk, cream, milk powder, and salt in a medium saucepan; add tapioca and let sit 30 minutes to hydrate. Add sugar to tapioca mixture and bring to a simmer over medium heat.

    Step 2

    Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring often, until the consistency of a thick soup, 10-12 minutes. Whisk in egg yolk and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes (it will thicken slightly). Let cool, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes.

    Step 3

    Divide among small glasses. Chill pudding until cold (it will thicken), at least 2 hours. Serve topped with nutmeg.

    Step 4

    Do ahead: Pudding can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and keep chilled.

TagsPuddingDessertGluten FreeNut FreeMake AheadSimmerBon Appétit

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