Dark Chocolate Espresso Tapioca Pudding

Name: Dark Chocolate Espresso Tapioca Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 2/3 cup pearl tapioca; 1 carton (32 ounces) unsweetened almond milk; 4 large eggs, separated; 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided; 1 to 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup dark baking cocoa; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Chopped chocolate-covered espresso beans, optional

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Total Time:Prep: 15 min. + standing Cook: 20 min. + cooling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Shelly Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon

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Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

I've been experimenting with espresso powder in different dishes. I really enjoy this chocolate tapioca pudding, and I hope you do, too! —Shelly Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon

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Dark Chocolate Espresso Tapioca Pudding

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Yield:12 servings

Prep:15 min

Cook:20 min

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Ingredients

2 cups water
2/3 cup pearl tapioca
1 carton (32 ounces) unsweetened almond milk
4 large eggs, separated
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
1 to 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup dark baking cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chopped chocolate-covered espresso beans, optional

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Directions

1
In a large saucepan, combine water and tapioca; let stand 30 minutes. Whisk in almond milk, egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, espresso powder and salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently. Combine 1/4 cup sugar and baking cocoa; stir into pan. Cook and stir 2 minutes longer.

2
In a large bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add remaining 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until soft glossy peaks form.
3
Gently fold a small amount of tapioca mixture into egg whites; return all to pan, whisking constantly. Cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool 15 minutes; stir in vanilla. Transfer to dessert dishes. Press plastic wrap onto surface of pudding. Refrigerate until cold (pudding will thicken upon cooling). If desired, garnish with chopped espresso beans.