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A glass bowl of creamy coconut tapioca pudding topped with diced fruit, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and a fresh mint sprig, with more bowls in the background.

Coconut Tapioca Pudding

A rich, silky Thai-style coconut tapioca pudding made with chewy tapioca pearls simmered in creamy coconut milk and sweetened with palm sugar. Chills into a perfect spoonable dessert with tropical flavor and endless topping options like mango, toasted coconut, or pandan.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southeast Asian, Thai
Keyword: Coconut Tapioca Pudding, Coconut tapioca pudding Calories, Coconut tapioca pudding vegan, Coconut tapioca pudding with condensed milk, Tapioca with coconut milk recipe, Thai coconut tapioca pudding recipe, Vietnamese coconut tapioca pudding
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: $4

Equipment

  • 1 Medium saucepan (For boiling tapioca)
  • 1 Wooden spoon (Helps prevent sticking)
  • 1 Fine-mesh strainer (For soaking/rinsing pearls)
  • 1 Serving bowls (Individual or large container)
  • 1 Plastic wrap (Prevents skin forming on top)

Ingredients

Base

  • ½ cup small tapioca pearls - Not instant tapioca
  • 3 cups water - For soaking/cooking
  • 1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk - Never use light coconut milk
  • ½ cup coconut cream - Adds richness
  • ⅓ cup palm sugar - Or brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt - Enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - Optional but aromatic

Optional Toppings

  • Fresh mango slices - Traditional Thai combo
  • Toasted coconut flakes - Adds crunch
  • 3–4 leaves Pandan - Tie in a knot; remove before chilling
  • Sweetened condensed milk - Drizzle on top

Instructions

  • Soak small tapioca pearls in cold water for 30 minutes, drain and rinse.
  • Cook soaked tapioca pearls in boiling water until translucent, stirring.
  • Add coconut milk, cream, sugar, and salt; simmer and add vanilla.
  • Transfer mixture, cover with plastic wrap, and chill until thickened.
  • Serve pudding with optional mango or toppings.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

Nutrition

Serving: 150g | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1.5mg