Warm Coconut Apple Tapioca Pudding
Monday, March 12th, 2012This dessert makes the perfect finish for an Asian-themed meal. For a smoother texture, enjoy it served warm. If preferred, allow it to thicken and serve cold.
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup (180 mL) tapioca pearls warm water for soaking
- 2 cups (500 mL) unsweetened apple juice
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) white sugar pinch salt
- 1 cup (250 mL) light coconut milk
- 2 apples, unpeeled and finely diced
- 1 lime, optional
Directions
- Place tapioca in large bowl. Cover with warm water and allow to sit for about 1 hour to soften. Drain and rinse the pearls.
- In a large saucepan heat apple juice over medium heat. Add sugar and salt and stir to dissolve.
- Add coconut milk and tapioca pearls. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and allow to simmer for about 10 minutes or until pearls are tender.
- Stir in chopped apple.
- Pour pudding into 6 individual dessert dishes and allow to cool just slightly if serving warm. Otherwise, cover and keep in refrigerator until serving.
- If desired, serve garnished with a twist of lime peel, a drizzle of lime juice and a very thinly sliced apple wedge.
