Baked Tapioca Pudding With Cinnamon Sugar Brulee

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   Heat oven to 300 degrees

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   In a medium saucepan, bring the milk, cream and cinnamon stick to a simmer.

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   Whisk in the tapioca.

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   Simmer until the pearls are completely tender, about 20 minutes.

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   In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, granulated sugar and salt.

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   Whisking constantly, pour in a third of the tapioca mixture.

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   Whisk yolk mixture into the pot of tapioca; simmer over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a heat-proof spatula, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes.

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   Transfer pudding to a buttered 1.5-quart gratin dish.

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   Sprinkle the top with Demerara sugar and cinnamon.

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    Bake, uncovered, until the pudding is firm around the edges and jiggly in the center, about 30 minutes.

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    Put under the broiler until top is bubbling and golden, 3 to 5 minutes.

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    (Watch carefully to make sure it doesnt burn.)

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    Eat warm, or chill and serve cold, removing the cinnamon stick while serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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