Description
Enjoy a delightful bowl of Coconut Lime Tapioca Pudding, a perfect blend of creamy coconut and refreshing lime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Tapioca pearls (small pearls for the ideal texture)
- 2 cups Coconut milk (full-fat for creaminess)
- 1/2 cup Granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 pinch Salt (to enhance sweetness)
- 1/4 cup Fresh lime juice (adds bright zing)
- 1 tablespoon Lime zest (intensifies aroma)
- 1/4 cup Toasted shredded coconut (for extra texture)
- a few Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, soak tapioca pearls in room-temperature water for 30 minutes until plump and slightly translucent.
- Drain pearls into a saucepan with fresh water. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently, and cook for 10 minutes until translucent.
- Pour in coconut milk, add granulated sugar and a pinch of salt. Simmer on low for 5 minutes until thickened and creamy white.
- Remove from heat, then whisk in fresh lime juice and zesty lime zest until vibrant flecks appear.
- Let cool at room temperature for 20 minutes, cover the surface with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 2 hours until fully set.
- Sprinkle toasted coconut and fresh mint leaves before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Creamy Coconut Lime Tapioca