Tapioca Pudding Parfaits Recipe

Name: Tapioca Pudding Parfaits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups milk; 1/2 cup fresh orange juice; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/3 cup quick-cooking tapioca; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; Pinch salt; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 8 lady fingers, torn into pieces; 1/4 cup orange liqueur; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 mandarin oranges, segmented; 1/2 cup sweetened coconut flakes, lightly toasted; Sweetened whipped cream, for garnish; Cookies, as garnish

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup quick-cooking tapioca
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
Pinch salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
8 lady fingers, torn into pieces
1/4 cup orange liqueur
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 mandarin oranges, segmented
1/2 cup sweetened coconut flakes, lightly toasted
Sweetened whipped cream, for garnish
Cookies, as garnish

1
In a large saucepan, combine the milk, orange juice, sugar, tapioca, eggs, zest, and salt, and whisk until well blended.
2
Let sit for 5 minutes.
3
Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
4
Lower the heat and cook, stirring, until thick, 3 to 5 minutes.
5
Remove from the heat, add the vanilla, and let cool slightly.
6
In the bottom of 6 tall parfait glasses, divide the lady finger pieces.
7
Sprinkle each with about 2 teaspoons of the orange liqueur and sprinkle with a light dusting of the cocoa powder.
8
Layer with a spoonful of the tapioca pudding, cocoa, orange segments, and coconut, and repeat, ending with coconut on top.
9
Top each portion with sweetened whipped cream.
10
Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator until well chilled, 2 to 3 hours.
11
Serve each parfait with a cookie, as desired.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups milk, 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup quick-cooking tapioca, and more.

Yes, Tapioca Pudding Parfaits falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Tapioca Pudding Parfaits

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