Julia's Creamy Coconut Tapioca Pudding
A luscious no-bake dessert inspired by Brazilian flavors, ready in just 20 minutes with minimal effort. Fluffy granulated tapioca soaks up warm milk and gets draped in rich sweetened condensed milk, then finished with freshly grated coconut for a tropical touch. A crowd-pleasing treat perfect for any occasion.
🛒 Ingredients
12 servings
- 1 package granulated tapioca (about 500 g / 17 oz)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 liter (4 cups) boiling whole milk
- 1 can (14 oz / 395 g) sweetened condensed milk
- Freshly grated coconut, to taste
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Directions
- 1
In a rectangular baking dish, combine the granulated tapioca and sugar, stirring until evenly mixed.
- 2
Pour the boiling milk over the mixture and stir vigorously to ensure all the tapioca grains are fully moistened.
- 3
Let the mixture rest undisturbed for 10 minutes, allowing the tapioca to swell and absorb all the liquid.
- 4
Drizzle the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the entire surface, covering all the way to the edges.
- 5
Sprinkle freshly grated coconut generously over the top.
- 6
Cut into squares and serve at room temperature or chilled.
💡 Chef's Tip
Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice or some lime zest over the condensed milk for a bright, tangy contrast to the sweetness. Toasted desiccated coconut works well as a substitute if fresh coconut isn't available.
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