school cafeteria tapioca

Seattle, WA
Updated on Apr 18, 2016

Just like the lunch ladies used to make.

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

Ingredients

  • 1 quart milk
  • 1/3 cup minute tapioca
  • 2 - eggs, separated
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

How To Make school cafeteria tapioca

  • Step 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.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 3
    Beat egg whites and remaining 1/4 cup sugar until stiff. Fold into hot pudding.
  • Step 4
    Cool thoroughly, covered with wax paper.
  • Step 5
    To serve, spoon into dessert or parfait dishes. Garnish with whipped cream and maraschino cherry, if desired.

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Category: Puddings
Ingredient: Dairy
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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