Tapioca Fruit Salad Recipe

A vibrant and refreshing dessert! Creamy homemade tapioca pudding, infused with coconut milk and vanilla, is layered with a medley of fresh tropical fruits: pineapple, strawberries, mangoes, blueberries, and blackberries. This delightful recipe from the beloved Sunday Suppers cookbook is perfect for a warm day or a special occasion. Get ready for a taste of paradise!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Calories 397.5 kcal

Protein 8g

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Ingredients for Tapioca Fruit Salad

1 (13.5 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
1 cup milk
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup water
Quick Cooking Tapioca
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
a pinch of salt
Fresh Pineapple
Fresh Strawberries
Mango
Fresh Blueberries
Fresh Blackberries
Lime Peel
Lime Juice

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How to Make Tapioca Fruit Salad

In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 (13.5 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk, 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup quick-cooking tapioca, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
Let the mixture stand for 5 minutes to allow the tapioca to soften.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a full rolling boil. This will take approximately 8-10 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the pudding cool for 30 minutes.
While the pudding cools, prepare the fruit salad. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups cubed fresh pineapple, 1 cup sliced strawberries, 2 cups cubed mango, 1/2 cup blueberries, and 1/2 cup blackberries.
Add 1/4 cup granulated sugar, the zest and juice of 1 lime to the fruit. Gently stir to combine.
Spoon the cooled tapioca pudding into individual dessert bowls.
Top each serving generously with the tropical fruit salad.
Cover the bowls and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the pudding to set completely. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

252g

Fat

48g

Carbs

24g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Tapioca Fruit Salad?

Tapioca Fruit Salad takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Tapioca Fruit Salad?

Tapioca Fruit Salad has approximately 397.5 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 24 g carbohydrates and 18 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Tapioca Fruit Salad?

The key ingredients for Tapioca Fruit Salad are Coconut Milk, Milk, Sugar, Eggs, Water, Quick Cooking Tapioca. See the full list with measurements above.