Dessert | Gluten Free

Tapioca Pudding

N/A (Processed Product) Allergens: Milk, Egg (if added)
Tapioca Pudding

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Dairy (Milk), Euphorbiaceae (Tapioca)
  • Primary Cuisine Global
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Milk, Tapioca Pearls, Sugar, Vanilla

The Forktionary Angle

""

Definition

A creamy, sweet dessert made from tapioca pearls cooked in milk, often flavored with vanilla or other spices.

Sensory Profile

TasteSweet, Creamy, Vanilla, Dairy
TextureSmooth, Viscous, with chewy pearls
AromaVanilla, Milk, Sweet
AcidityLow

Technical Metrics

Nutrition Facts

Per 1/2 cup (120g)
Calories120 kcal
Total Fat3 g
Saturated Fat2 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol15 mg
Protein4 g
Total Carbohydrate20 g
Dietary Fiber0.5 g
Total Sugars15 g
Calcium150 mg
Iron0.1 mg
Potassium180 mg

Chef’s Secret

To prevent skin formation on the surface, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the warm pudding as it cools.

Substitutions

Best Match

Rice Pudding

1:1

Similar creamy texture and sweetness, uses rice grains instead of tapioca pearls for chew.

Sago Pudding

1:1

Uses sago pearls (from sago palm) instead of tapioca, very similar texture and preparation.

Semolina Pudding

1:1

Creamy texture but no distinct 'pearls', offers a different grainy mouthfeel.

Custard/Crème Anglaise

1:1 (sauce)

Smoother, egg-thickened, lacks the chewy pearls but provides a rich, creamy, vanilla base.

Buying Guide

Check for varieties with real vanilla and milk, rather than artificial flavors or non-dairy substitutes if seeking traditional taste.

Flavor Pairings

Dessert Snack Breakfast (cold or warm)