White Chocolate Matcha Tapioca Pudding
White Chocolate Matcha Tapioca Pudding is just like the creamy classic dessert but with a hint of green tea and sweetened with decadent white chocolate. This make ahead dessert is sure to become a family favorite!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 278kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup small pearl tapioca
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 ½ cups whole milk
- 2 teaspoons organic matcha green tea powder
- 3 ounces white chocolate chips or chopped
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 eggs separate yolks from the whites
- 1 recipe whipped cream (for topping pudding)
optional topping: chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Place ½ cup heavy cream, ½ cup whole milk, and ½ cup tapioca pearls in a medium saucepan and stir well. Let the pearls soak at room temperature for 1 hour to soften.
- Add the remaining 2 cups of milk to the tapioca mixture and stir until thoroughly combined. Heat over medium heat and cook, while stirring frequently for about 10 minutes, or until mixture starts to simmer. Be careful and don't allow the mixture to boil.
- Once mixture simmers, reduce heat to low and whisk in the 2 teaspoons matcha powder. Add 3 ounces white chocolate, ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract, and ¼ teaspoon salt and mix until chocolate is melted..
- Whisk the 2 egg yolks in a medium sized bowl until smooth, about a minute. Temper the yolks by slowly whisking in a little of the hot milk tapioca mixture. Stir the tempered egg yolks into the tapioca mixture and cook uncovered, stirring frequently for about 15-20 minutes, or until the tapioca pearls have softened and the mixture thickens. Remove pan from the heat.
- Whisk the 2 egg whites in a medium bowl until soft peaks form and gently fold them into the pudding while it's still hot.
- Cool pudding to room temperature (mixture will thicken once cooled). Top with whipped cream and chopped pistachios (optional), and serve immediately.
- For chilled pudding: put mixture in a bowl or individual containers, cover, and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Notes
- Store leftovers covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 181mg | Potassium: 209mg | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 600IU | Calcium: 167mg | Iron: 0.8mg