Tapioca pudding is a classic dessert known for its creamy texture and subtle sweetness. This homemade recipe provides a delightful and comforting treat.

Ingredients:

Ingredient Quantity
Cold water 1 cup
Small tapioca pearls ½ cup
White sugar ½ cup
Half & Half 1 cup
Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
Milk 2 cups
Salt ⅛ teaspoon
Beaten eggs 2

Instructions:
Soak tapioca: In a medium bowl, combine cold water and tapioca pearls. Let soak for at least 30 minutes.
Heat milk and Half & Half: In a medium saucepan, combine Half & Half and milk. Heat over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
Add tapioca and sugar: Drain soaked tapioca and add to heated milk mixture. Stir in sugar and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened and tapioca pearls are translucent.
Temper eggs: In a small bowl, beat eggs. Gradually add a small amount of hot tapioca mixture to beaten eggs, whisking constantly.
Combine and cook: Pour egg mixture back into saucepan with tapioca mixture, stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat until thickened further. Do not let it boil.
Finish with vanilla: Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
Cool and serve: Transfer pudding to a bowl or individual serving dishes. Allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.