Vietnamese Coconut Milk Tapioca Pudding
Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min · Serves 5 · medium

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
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
Remove the pandan leaves and stir in the vanilla extract.


