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Vietnamese Coconut Milk Tapioca Pudding

Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min · Serves 5 · medium

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Vietnamese Coconut Milk Tapioca Pudding

A delightful Vietnamese-inspired dessert featuring sweet and creamy tapioca pearls simmered in fragrant coconut milk, infused with aromatic pandan leaves and a touch of vanilla.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup small tapioca pearls
  • 2 cans coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 pandan leaves
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup toasted coconut flakes, for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a medium saucepan, combine the tapioca pearls, coconut milk, sugar, and pandan leaves. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the tapioca pearls are tender and the mixture has thickened, about 25-30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Remove the pandan leaves and stir in the vanilla extract.

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