Description
Festive eggnog tapioca pudding blends nostalgic holiday flavors with creamy dessert comfort. Smooth pearl tapioca mingles with classic eggnog spices, creating a delightful seasonal treat you’ll savor with each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups eggnog
- 2 ½ cups milk (59 ml)
- 1 cup small pearl tapioca
- 2 egg whites
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar (for egg whites)
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- whipped cream
- ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preparation: Submerge tapioca pearls in milk within a container, ensuring complete integration. Refrigerate for several hours to facilitate pearl absorption.
- Combining Ingredients: In a saucepan, merge soaked tapioca, milk, eggnog, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Initiate cooking over medium heat, stirring continuously to prevent milk from scorching.
- Simmering Process: As the mixture approaches boiling, reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Consistently stir and monitor tapioca’s transformation, watching for a thickened consistency. Cook for 10-15 minutes, periodically testing pearl tenderness.
- Texture Refinement: Once pearls reach a soft, translucent state, remove from heat. Infuse vanilla essence and allow the mixture to cool for approximately 15 minutes.
- Egg White Integration: Whip egg whites with sugar until stiff peaks form. Delicately fold whipped whites into the cooled tapioca, creating a light, ethereal texture.
- Serving Suggestion: Chill the pudding in the refrigerator to enhance flavor development. Optionally, serve warm garnished with whipped cream and a dusting of ground nutmeg.
Notes
- Prep Ahead: Soak tapioca pearls in milk for several hours to ensure proper hydration and soft texture.
- Prevent Scorching: Stir continuously on medium heat to avoid burning milk and achieve smooth consistency.
- Check Doneness: Test tapioca pearls’ tenderness by sampling a few; they should be soft and translucent.
- Whip with Care: Fold egg whites gently to maintain the pudding’s light, airy texture without deflating.
- Prep Time: 3 hours (includes soaking time)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Drinks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg