does tapioca pudding contain dairy

This recipe for dairy-free tapioca pudding was the grand prize winner in the “video” category of our March Recipe Madness Contest back in 2014. It was created and submitted by Doug, Anna, and Jordan Melven. We’ve since updated this post with more options.

Dairy-Free Tapioca Pudding Tips & Substitutions

We have made one slight ingredient modification to the Melven’s recipe, and also have a couple ingredient and instruction notes.

• Milk Beverage – We love their choice of coconut milk beverage for this recipe. It is a richer, whole milk style alternative that performs very well on the stovetop. Keep in mind that other milk beverages can perform differently. If you have any trouble with the thickening of this dairy-free tapioca pudding (it breaks, thickens oddly, or is too thin), the culprit is your milk beverage. In general, richer milk beverages with minimal additives will perform best.
• Egg – No, you do not need to temper the egg! Tempering is only needed when you have to add the egg after the fact. In this case, you can whisk it right in at the start. This helps to ensure a seamless result, too. If you confuse eggs with dairy, you’re not alone! See this post: Are Eggs Dairy?
• Salt – We did prefer this recipe with a pinch of salt added. It helps to round out the flavor and heighten the cinnamon.

Dairy-Free Tapioca Pudding that was a Grand Prize Winner

In this adorable video, Jordan shows us how she makes her dad’s favorite dessert, cinnamon coconut tapioca pudding (recipe below).

Creamy Tapioca Pudding (Paleo, AIP, Vegan) || Dairy free Sabudana Kheer

Does tapioca pudding have dairy?

Some even use vegan milk, which adds exciting and unique flavours to the dish. If you do not care about the intricacies of the dairy in tapioca pudding, we recommend using whole milk or whole milk and evaporated milk in a ratio of 2:1.

Is tapioca gluten free?

Tapioca is an ingredient made from the root of the cassava plant. Tapioca is gluten free. Tapioca flour also known as tapioca starch is used in combination of other flours to make backed foods. Tapioca is slightly sweet and is rich in starch. Tapioca is advisable to individuals who have gluten intolerance.

What is tapioca pudding made from scratch?

Tapioca pudding made from scratch is a classic pudding recipe! Six simple ingredients are cooked and mixed to form the creamiest pudding with perfectly chewy tapioca balls. It’s an easy and budget-friendly dessert that can’t be beaten. Tapioca pudding is one of my mom’s favorite desserts.

Is tapioca pudding gluten-free?

Homemade Tapioca Pudding is easy to make and a wonderfully textured, classic dessert! It’s naturally gluten-free and looks elegant presented in individual dessert cups with a little fruit on top! Puddings are such a sweet, simple dessert that should be enjoyed more often!