Description
Baked Tapioca Pudding With Cinnamon Sugar Br?l?e is a delightful dessert that combines the unique texture of chewy tapioca pearls with a rich, creamy pudding base. Topped with a golden layer of caramelized cinnamon sugar, this treat is perfect for New Year’s celebrations or cozy gatherings. Each spoonful offers a satisfying contrast between smooth and crunchy, making it an irresistible addition to your festive menu.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup small tapioca pearls
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp melted butter (for br?l?e topping)
Instructions
- Soak tapioca pearls in cold water for 1 hour.
- In a saucepan, heat whole milk and 1/2 cup sugar over medium heat until dissolved.
- Stir in soaked tapioca pearls and cook for 15-20 minutes until thickened.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon. Gradually mix in some hot tapioca mixture to temper the eggs, then combine everything back into the saucepan.
- Pour into a greased baking dish and bake at 350?F (175?C) for 45 minutes until set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool slightly, then mix remaining sugar with melted butter and sprinkle over the pudding. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize until golden.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 119mg