Homemade Vanilla Bean Tapioca Pudding With Brûléed Top And Macerated Berries
  1. Soak tapioca pearls overnight in cold water or for 1–2 hours in hot water. Drain.

  2. In a large saucepan, bring milk, cream, and sugar to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally (don't boil).

  3. Add tapioca, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20–25 minutes, stirring often, until pearls are translucent and mixture thickens.

  4. In a bowl, whisk eggs. Slowly whisk in ½ cup hot tapioca mixture, then pour back into the pot, stirring constantly.

  5. Cook 2–5 more minutes on low, stirring, until pudding coats the back of a spoon.

  6. Remove from heat and stir in butter, salt, and vanilla bean paste.

  7. Pour into a shallow dish. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface if cooling to prevent a skin.

  8. Once cool, remove plastic wrap.

  9. Sprinkle ⅓–½ cup sugar evenly over the top.

  10. Broil on the top rack for 1–3 minutes until sugar melts and bubbles (watch closely).

  11. Finish caramelizing with a kitchen torch. Let sit 1–2 minutes to set.

  12. Toss all ingredients in a bowl to coat berries.

  13. Let sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes until juicy, stirring occasionally.

  14. Chill until ready to serve. Spoon over or beside the pudding.

Course🍰Dessert

Diets🥕Vegetarian...

Category🍰Dessert

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions🎉Celebration🎉Special Occasion

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 1h

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