Buttery Brazilian Tapioca Pudding with Dulce de Leche
Decadent Dessert with a Caramel Twist
A traditional Brazilian comfort dessert, this rich and creamy tapioca pudding is topped with luscious dulce de leche for a perfect sweet finish.
- 1 h 30 min
- 6
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Tapioca Pudding
For the Dulce de Leche Topping
For Garnishing
Preparation
Prepping the Tapioca
Soak the tapioca
Soak the tapioca pearls in 2 cups of water for 30 minutes, then drain.
Combine ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine the soaked tapioca, whole milk, and granulated sugar.
Cook mixture
Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens, stirring frequently.
Do not let the tapioca pudding come to a hard boil; it should simmer. Stir continuously to avoid lumps.
Making the Dulce de Leche Sauce
Combine dulce de leche and milk
In a small saucepan, combine dulce de leche with whole milk.
Heat sauce
Heat gently over low heat until it becomes smooth and pourable.
Stir occasionally
Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Cooking Process
Cooking the Pudding
Stir the tapioca mixture constantly until the pudding thickens, about 15-20 minutes.
Finishing Touch
Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
Final Assembly
Pour the pudding into individual serving bowls and allow it to cool slightly.
Plating & Serving
Buttery Brazilian Tapioca Pudding with Dulce de Leche
Buttery Brazilian Tapioca Pudding with Dulce de Leche
Plating & Serving
Spoon the dulce de leche sauce over the cooled tapioca pudding and let it cascade down the sides.