OLD-FASHIONED TAPIOCA

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My family loves old-fashioned tapioca, but I don't always have time to make it. So I came up with this simple recipe that lets us enjoy one of our favorites without all the hands-on time. -Ruth Peters, Bel Air, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 4h40m

Yield 18 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 cups 2% milk
1 cup pearl tapioca
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Optional: Sliced fresh strawberries and whipped cream

Steps:

  • In a 4- to 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the milk, tapioca, sugar and salt. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours., In a large bowl, beat the eggs; stir in a small amount of hot tapioca mixture. Return all to the slow cooker, stirring to combine. Cover and cook 30 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°. Stir in vanilla., Serve with strawberries and whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 86mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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