Creamy Chocolate Tapioca Pudding Recipe

Name: Creamy Chocolate Tapioca Pudding Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 205 min
Yield: 4 cups
Ingredients: 5 cups whole milk; 7 tablespoons small pearl tapioca (see note); 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons granulated sugar; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 large egg yolks; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped; Whipped cream for garnish

Soft tapioca pearls lend a chewy texture to this cool and creamy chocolate pudding.

Notes: I used a small pearl tapioca here, not quick-cooking, or the large pearls. The size of each uncooked pearl should be about 3/16-inch, or 2 mm. Stirring constantly keeps the mixture from sticking to the bottom of the pan and overcooking. Make sure to taste the mixture while cooking to make sure the pearls have softened before taking off heat. Mixture will continue to thicken slightly as it cools.

Creamy Chocolate Tapioca Pudding Recipe

Prep 20 mins

Cook 5 mins

Active 30 mins

Chilling Time 3 hrs

Total 3 hrs 25 mins

Makes 4 cups

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5 cups whole milk
7 tablespoons small pearl tapioca (see note)
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
2 tbsp whipped cream

Bring milk, tapioca, sugar, and salt to simmer in large heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat, gently stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and continue to simmer, stirring, until mixture thickens and pearls become soft and translucent, about 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
In small bowl slowly whisk about 1/2 cup hot tapioca mixture into egg yolks. Return yolk mixture to pot and stir to combine.
Stir in vanilla and chocolate until chocolate is completely melted. Transfer to bowl, cover, and chill until set, about 3 hours. Stir gently before serving to soften pudding. Serve with whipped cream on the side.

Special equipment

Heavy bottomed saucepan

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
2345	Calories
144g	Fat
177g	Carbs
78g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving
Calories	2345
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 144g	185%
Saturated Fat 83g	416%
Cholesterol 686mg	229%
Sodium 971mg	42%
Total Carbohydrate 177g	65%
Dietary Fiber 29g	103%
Total Sugars 76g
Protein 78g
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
Calcium 1649mg	127%
Iron 33mg	185%
Potassium 3208mg	68%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.