Description
A delicious dessert combining chewy tapioca pearls, rich ube halaya, and creamy coconut milk, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup small tapioca pearls
- 1/3 cup ube halaya (up to 1/2 cup for additional sweetness)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3/4 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ube extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chopped fruit (strawberries, peaches, mango, etc.)
Instructions
- Bring a medium pot of water to a rolling boil.
- Add the tapioca pearls and stir them briefly to prevent sticking.
- Lower the heat and let the pearls boil for 25 minutes until completely translucent.
- Drain the tapioca pearls, rinse them in cold water, and soak in a bowl of cold water. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, incorporate the ube halaya and gradually whisk in the coconut milk until fully blended.
- Add the remaining ingredients and stir until smooth.
- Drain the tapioca pearls again and add them to the mixture.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for an hour if you prefer it chilled.
- Top with fresh chopped fruit before enjoying.
Notes
For best flavor, choose good-quality ube halaya. Rinse and soak cooked tapioca pearls to prevent sticking. Customize sweetness by adjusting ube halaya amount.
