Norwegian Strawberry Tapioca Dessert

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 4

Delightful Norwegian Strawberry Tapioca Dessert

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

90 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

210

Sugar

35g

Fat

The Norwegian Strawberry Tapioca Dessert is a very popular dessert in Norway, often enjoyed during summer months or special occasions. This dessert is also commonly consumed in other Nordic countries. It has a sweet-tart flavor profile that is balanced by the creaminess of the tapioca pudding. This dessert is a great way to celebrate the strawberry season as well as to experiment with using tapioca in dessert recipes.

Instructions

1.	Boil the water in a pot.
2.	Add the tapioca and let it cook for approximately 20 minutes, stirring intermittently.
3.	Add the Jell-O gelatin dessert and sugar (optional), stirring until fully dissolved.
4.	Add the frozen strawberries and mix well.
5.	Turn off the heat and let it cool down for at least an hour in the fridge.
6.	Once cooled, serve the pudding in bowls and top with whipped cream (optional).

PROS

This dessert is refreshing and has a unique textural experience due to the tapioca pearls.

It is also very easy to make using simple ingredients that can easily be found in your pantry.

CONS

The Jell-O gelatin dessert used in this recipe is high in sugar.

Additionally, tapioca is high in calories and not suitable for individuals with certain dietary restrictions like diabetes or gluten intolerance.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While not a particularly healthy dessert, the strawberries used in this recipe are high in Vitamin C, antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties.

	4 cups water
	1/2 cup baby pearl tapioca
	3 ounces strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert
	1/2 cup sugar ( optional )
	1 pint frozen strawberries
	4 -6 ounces whipped cream ( optional )