Classic Tapioca Pudding

Ingredients

• 2 cups of whole milk
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 1/4 cup of small tapioca pearls
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• Optional: cinnamon and nutmeg for garnish

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, add the milk, sugar, tapioca pearls, and salt and stir to combine.
2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
3. Once the mixture is simmering, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Transfer the pudding to individual serving dishes and let cool for 10 minutes.
6. Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg if desired and serve.

Interesting Facts

• Tapioca pearls are made from the starch of the cassava plant.
• Tapioca pudding is a popular dessert in many parts of the world, including the Caribbean, Asia, and South America.
• Tapioca pudding can be served warm or cold.