Stovetop Tapioca Pudding

4-Ingredient Stovetop Tapioca Pudding
Introduction

This 4-Ingredient Stovetop Tapioca Pudding is a timeless dessert that’s simple, comforting,
and wonderfully creamy. Made with just a handful of pantry staples, it’s perfect when you want a homemade
sweet treat without any fuss. Slow-cooked on the stovetop, this pudding delivers soft, chewy tapioca pearls
suspended in a rich, vanilla-kissed custard.
Ingredients

½ cup small pearl tapioca
2 cups whole milk
⅓ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine the tapioca pearls and milk. Let soak for 30 minutes (optional but recommended for softer pearls).
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently.
Add the sugar and continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the tapioca pearls become translucent and the pudding thickens (about 10–15 minutes).
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Let the pudding cool slightly; it will continue to thicken as it rests.

Description

This stovetop tapioca pudding is silky, lightly sweet, and satisfyingly creamy with tender tapioca pearls
in every spoonful. The vanilla enhances the milk’s natural richness without overpowering it, making this
dessert nostalgic yet elegant.
Tips

Stir frequently to prevent the tapioca from sticking or clumping.
For extra creaminess, substitute part of the milk with half-and-half.
Adjust sweetness to taste by adding a bit more sugar if desired.
Serve with cinnamon, nutmeg, or fresh fruit for added flavor.

Correction

If the pudding becomes too thick, stir in a splash of warm milk until the desired consistency is reached.
If the tapioca pearls remain opaque, continue cooking on low heat while stirring gently until they are fully translucent.
Enjoy

Enjoy this pudding warm for cozy comfort or chilled for a classic dessert experience.
Simple, soothing, and delicious—this tapioca pudding proves that sometimes less really is more.