Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this chocolate tapioca pudding. With the perfect balance of sweetness and chocolate flavor, this dessert is sure to satisfy your sweet cravings. A delightful treat for chocolate lovers!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup small pearl tapioca
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, combine tapioca, milk, sugar, and salt. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add chocolate chips and continue to cook until tapioca is translucent and chocolate is melted.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Transfer the pudding to serving dishes and refrigerate until chilled.
- Serve the chocolate tapioca pudding topped with whipped cream or chocolate shavings.
Interesting Facts
Tapioca is a starch extracted from cassava root and is commonly used in pudding recipes for its thickening properties.
Chocolate has been consumed for thousands of years and is believed to have mood-enhancing properties.