Buttery Brazilian Tapioca Pudding with Dulce de Leche

Name: Buttery Brazilian Tapioca Pudding with Dulce de Leche
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 1 cup small pearl tapioca; 4 cups whole milk; 2/3 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup full-fat coconut milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup dulce de leche; 2 tablespoons whole milk; Toasted coconut flakes; Chopped Brazil nuts

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

1 cup small pearl tapioca

4 cups whole milk

2/3 cup granulated sugar

1 cup full-fat coconut milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Dulce de Leche Topping

1 cup dulce de leche

2 tablespoons whole milk

For Garnishing

Toasted coconut flakes

Chopped Brazil nuts

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