Tapioca Pudding

TAPIOCA PUDDING

In a small bowl

Beat 2 large eggs with 1 Tbsp. water until lemony and set aside

In a heavy saucepan over medium heat combine

3 cups whole milk

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup quick-cooking pearl tapioca

1/4 tsp. salt

Bring to full boil stirring constantly.  As soon as mixture boils reduce heat to low and stir for another 5 minutes.

Stir 1 cup of the tapioca mixture 2 Tbsp. at a time into the beaten eggs until all is well combined. Stir egg mixture into the tapioca mixture in the pan and mix well.  Bring to a slow simmer over low heat and stir for another 2 to 3 minutes until pudding thickens.

Remove from heat and stir in

3/4 tsp. vanilla extract

Spoon into serving dishes and cool to room temperature.  Cover and refrigerate to chill.  Serve plain or topped with fresh fruit of choice and a dab of whipped cream.