Description
Creamy eggnog tapioca pudding brings holiday cheer with its rich, nostalgic flavors from traditional Christmas celebrations. Smooth pearls of tapioca swim in a luscious eggnog base, offering you a delightful seasonal dessert that whispers festive memories.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup small pearl tapioca
- 2 ½ cups milk
- 1 ½ cups eggnog
- 2 egg whites
Sweeteners and Sugars:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for egg whites)
Spices and Flavorings:
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Toppings:
- whipped cream
- ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Immerse small tapioca pearls in milk within a compact vessel, ensuring thorough mixing. Refrigerate the mixture for several hours to allow pearl hydration.
- Transfer the soaked tapioca and milk to a medium cooking pot, introducing eggnog, sugar, salt, aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Apply medium thermal intensity, continuously stirring to prevent milk scorching. As the liquid approaches boiling point, reduce heat to maintain gentle simmering.
- Continue simmering and stirring consistently, monitoring tapioca’s transformation into a thickened consistency. This process typically requires 10-15 minutes of attentive cooking.
- Perform a texture assessment by sampling a few pearls, ensuring they’ve reached a tender, soft state. Extend cooking time if pearls remain firm or chewy.
- Remove from heat source, incorporate vanilla essence, and allow the mixture to cool and settle for approximately quarter-hour.
- Meanwhile, whip egg whites with a touch of sugar until they develop robust, stiff peaks. Gently integrate the whipped whites into the cooled tapioca, creating a light, airy texture.
- Refrigerate the pudding for several hours to enhance flavor melding and achieve optimal chilling. Alternatively, serve warm with a lavish dollop of whipped cream and a delicate sprinkle of ground nutmeg.
Notes
- Plan ahead by soaking tapioca pearls for at least 3 hours to ensure perfect texture and even cooking.
- Stir the pudding constantly while simmering to prevent milk from scorching and create a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Check tapioca pearls for softness by tasting; they should be translucent and tender without any hard centers.
- Fold beaten egg whites gently into the cooled pudding to maintain their airy volume and create a lighter dessert.
- Customize serving temperature by enjoying warm immediately or chilling for a refreshing cold dessert.
- Enhance presentation with a dollop of whipped cream and a light dusting of ground nutmeg for a festive holiday touch.
- Prep Time: 3 hours (includes soaking time)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Drinks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 289
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 112 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg