Gluten Free Tapioca Pudding

Total time1 hr

Prep time5 min

Cook time25 min

Small pearl tapioca simmers gently in milk until each pearl turns glossy and translucent, thickening into a spoon-coating, custardy pudding. A touch of sugar, salt, and vanilla rounds out the flavor into something warm and nostalgic, while a light dusting of cinnamon on top adds just the right finishing note. It chills into soft-set little cups that are creamy in the center with a satisfying, gentle chew from the tapioca pearls. This is an easy make-ahead treat you can portion into individual bowls and keep in the fridge for whenever a craving hits. It's a comforting, naturally simple dessert that fits neatly into a gluten free dessert rotation.

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Ingredients

4 servings

⅓ cup small pearl tapioca (not instant)
2 ½ cups whole milk
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¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract

For serving

ground cinnamon, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the tapioca pearls and whole milk in a medium saucepan. Let them soak for 5 minutes — the pearls will begin to absorb the milk and soften slightly.
2
Stir in the sugar and salt. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture just comes to a gentle simmer, about 8–10 minutes.

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