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school cafeteria tapioca

Recipe by
Mikekey *
Seattle, WA

Just like the lunch ladies used to make.

yield 12 (1/2 cup servings)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For school cafeteria tapioca

  • 1 qt
    milk
  • 1/3 c
    minute tapioca
  • 2
    eggs, separated
  • 1/2 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    vanilla extract

How To Make school cafeteria tapioca

  • 1
    Heat milk until scalding. Stir in tapioca gradually. Cook mixture over boiling water or direct low heat 6 to 8 minutes, until tapioca is done.
  • 2
    Beat egg yolks until pale in color. Beat with 1/4 cup sugar and salt. Stir into tapioca. Cook and stir until mixture thickens slightly. Stir in vanilla. Cool slightly.
  • 3
    Beat egg whites and remaining 1/4 cup sugar until stiff. Fold into hot pudding.
  • 4
    Cool thoroughly, covered with wax paper.
  • 5
    To serve, spoon into dessert or parfait dishes. Garnish with whipped cream and maraschino cherry, if desired.

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