Tapioca pudding

Tapioca pudding is a delightful dessert crafted by combining tapioca with milk or cream, and occasionally coconut milk for an added layer of flavor. Depending on your location, this pudding can vary significantly in appearance and taste, ranging from thin and creamy to thick and firm. You can prepare tapioca pudding from scratch using different forms of tapioca such as flakes, coarse meal, sticks, or pearls, or opt for the convenience of commercial packaged mixes.

In the UK, tapioca pudding is whimsically nicknamed "frog spawn" by schoolchildren due to its unique appearance. Despite its previous lack of popularity, it has been experiencing a resurgence in the 21st century, even making appearances in Michelin-starred restaurants and high-end eateries. In southern India, there is a special version known as jawhuarusee payasam, prepared with tapioca pearls, and often enjoyed during festivals.