Baked Tapioca Pudding
Baked Tapioca Pudding is an indulgent dessert that captures the essence of comfort and nostalgia in every bite. This creamy delight features chewy tapioca pearls enveloped in a rich vanilla custard, creating a unique texture and flavor that will impress at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 220g all-purpose flour
- 25g milk powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 135g unsalted butter, softened
- 135g granulated sugar
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 100g uncooked tapioca pearls (sago)
- 350g milk
- 2 eggs
- 100g granulated sugar
- 30g cornstarch
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing flour, milk powder, salt, and sugar in a bowl. Cut in softened butter until crumbly, then mix in an egg and vanilla extract to form a dough. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Soak tapioca pearls in water for 30 minutes, then drain.
- Cook soaked tapioca with milk over medium heat until translucent.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla until smooth.
- Slowly add the hot tapioca mixture to the egg mixture while whisking constantly. Return to heat until thickened.
- Roll out the dough and press it into a greased baking dish.
- Pour the custard over the crust and brush edges with beaten egg.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes until set and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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