Citrus Spiced Tapioca

Indulge in the creamy, aromatic delight of Citrus Spiced Tapioca, a comforting dessert that’s equal parts exotic and nostalgic. This pudding combines tender, translucent pearls of tapioca with a rich blend of whole milk and coconut milk for a luscious base. Infused with zesty orange and lemon, warm cinnamon, and fragrant cardamom, every spoonful bursts with citrusy brightness and spicy warmth. Sweetened with just a touch of sugar and finished with a hint of vanilla and fresh orange juice, this dessert strikes the perfect balance of refreshing and indulgent. Serve it warm for cozy evenings or chilled for a light, refreshing treat, garnished with fresh mint for an elegant touch. Perfect for lovers of tropical flavors and unique textures, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to impress! Keywords: citrus spiced tapioca, tapioca pudding, homemade dessert, tropical flavors, cardamom dessert.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Small pearl tapioca
• 3 cups Water
• 2 cups Whole milk
• 1 cup Coconut milk
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon Orange zest
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cardamom
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Fresh orange juice
• 5 leaves Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the tapioca pearls in a fine mesh sieve under cold water to remove excess starch. Set aside.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Add the rinsed tapioca pearls, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Drain the tapioca into the fine mesh sieve and rinse under cold water to prevent clumping. Set aside.

Step 4

In the same saucepan, combine the whole milk, coconut milk, granulated sugar, orange zest, lemon zest, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, and salt. Heat over medium heat until the mixture begins to steam, but do not allow it to boil.

Step 5

Add the cooked tapioca pearls to the milk mixture. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, for an additional 15-20 minutes or until the tapioca pearls are soft and translucent.

Step 6

Stir in the vanilla extract and fresh orange juice. Taste and adjust sweetness or spice as desired.

Step 7

Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the pudding cool for 5 minutes.

Step 8

Transfer the tapioca pudding to serving dishes. Serve warm or chilled, garnished with fresh mint leaves if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1845.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1668.3

Total Fat 16.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 58.6mg	0%
Sodium 839.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 364.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.1g	0%
Total Sugars 151.9g
Protein 17.2g	0%

Vitamin D 214.7IU	0%
Calcium 742.9mg	0%
Iron 4.4mg	0%
Potassium 1095.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 8.9%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 87.0%