National Tapioca Pudding Day

Tapioca pudding is a sweet, creamy dessert made with tapioca pearls, milk, sugar, and sometimes eggs. Tapioca pearls are small, translucent beads made from the starch extracted from the root of the cassava plant. To make tapioca pudding, the tapioca pearls are first soaked in water for several hours to soften them. They are then cooked in a mixture of milk, sugar, and sometimes eggs, until the pearls become translucent and the mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency. Tapioca pudding is often flavored with vanilla extract or other flavorings, such as cinnamon or nutmeg. It is typically served chilled, either on its own or with whipped cream or fruit as a topping. Tapioca pudding is a popular dessert in many countries, including the United States, Brazil, and India. It is known for its distinctive texture, which is slightly chewy and gelatinous, and its sweet, creamy flavor. Tapioca pudding can be enjoyed as a dessert after a meal or as a sweet snack any time of day.