Irish Crock Pot Chocolate Tapioca Pudding

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3

Irish Crock Pot Chocolate Tapioca Pudding Recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

4 hours

Ready In

4 hours 10 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

486

Sugar

48g

Fat

24g

This Irish crock-pot chocolate tapioca pudding is a delectable dessert that combines the rich taste of chocolate with the creamy texture of tapioca pearls. This recipe uses the slow cooking method of a crock-pot or slow cooker to achieve a pudding that is smooth and velvety with barely-there tapioca pearls. The Irish cream adds a touch of alcohol to the recipe, making it an ideal dessert for adults. This recipe is perfect for those who are looking for an indulgent dessert that is easy to make and aesthetically pleasing.

Instructions

1.	Rinse tapioca in cold water and soak overnight or for at least 2 hours in cold water.
2.	Brush inside of the crock-pot with butter.
3.	In a large saucepan, heat 2 cups of milk over medium heat just until it starts to bubble.
4.	Add the chocolate and stir until melted and smooth.
5.	In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs slightly and then whisk in sugar, 1/2 cup of milk, Irish cream and vanilla.
6.	Gradually stir in the hot chocolate mixture, then gradually stir in the soaked tapioca.
7.	Pour into the crock-pot and cook on low for 3-4 hours, or until the pudding is thickened and the tapioca pearls are completely translucent. Stir occasionally.
8.	Serve hot or cold with whipped cream.

PROS

This recipe yields a luscious dessert that is perfect for chocoholics.

It is easy to make, and the crock-pot cooking method gives it a silky, smooth texture.

It is also versatile as it can be served hot or cold.

CONS

This recipe requires pre-soaking the tapioca pearls overnight or for a couple of hours, which may be time-consuming.

The Irish cream in the recipe contains alcohol which means it is not suitable for children and people with alcohol restrictions.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe contains milk which is a good source of calcium that promotes bone health.
Dark chocolate contains antioxidants that may offer cardiovascular benefits by reducing inflammation.
Tapioca is low in fat and high in carbohydrates, which make it a good source of energy.

	1/4 cup pearl tapioca
	2 1/2 cups milk , divided
	6 ounces bittersweet chocolate or 6 ounces semisweet chocolate , broken into pieces
	2 eggs
	1/2 cup granulated sugar
	1/4 cup irish cream
	1/2 teaspoon vanilla
	whipped cream