Green Tapioca & Coconut Cream Cups

May 21, 2023May 21, 20230 3

Green Tapioca & Coconut Cream Cups recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

35 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 cups tapioca ( mini , dried , & preferably green colored ones )
	3 cans coconut milk ( or 1 3/4 cups coconut cream with 3 1/2 cups lighter coconut milk )
	2 1/2 tablespoons tapioca ( cornstarch has worked in a pinch as well ) or 2 1/2 tablespoons arrowroot ( cornstarch has worked in a pinch as well )
	1/4 cup sugar , plus
	1 tablespoon sugar
	water
	silver aluminum-type muffin paper cups ( typically for cupcakes )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

440

Sugar

32g

Fat

31g

Green Tapioca & Coconut Cream Cups is a unique dessert that originates from Southeast Asia. It is made with mini tapioca pearls, coconut milk, and sugar. The dessert has a unique texture because of the green-colored tapioca pearls. This dessert is perfect for individual desserts and it can be served chilled on a hot summer day. The combination of the tapioca pearls and coconut cream makes this dessert rich and decadent, perfect as an indulgent treat.

Instructions

1.	Place the mini tapioca pearls in a pot, add enough water to cover the tapioca.
2.	Let the tapioca soak for about 30 minutes, you will notice that the tapioca will swell up and become soft.
3.	Bring 2 cans of coconut milk to a boil, reduce heat and add soaked tapioca pearls and sugar. Continue cooking over medium heat.
4.	In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 can of coconut milk with tapioca starch until smooth.
5.	Slowly pour the mixture into the pot and stir well.
6.	Let the mixture cook for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the mixture thickens and the tapioca pearls become transparent. Stir regularly to prevent the mixture from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
7.	Set aside and let the mixture cool down.
8.	Meanwhile, prepare the muffin cups by placing them in a muffin tin.
9.	Pour the tapioca mixture into the prepared muffin cups.
10.	Chill the cups in the fridge for a few hours. Serve chilled.

PROS

Green tapioca pearls give this dessert a unique texture.

These cups are perfect individual portions.

CONS

This dessert is high in calories and sugar, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Green tapioca pearls come from cassava, which is a good source of carbohydrates and dietary fiber.
Coconut milk is rich in healthy fats and minerals such as potassium and magnesium.
This dessert is also dairy-free and gluten-free.