Coconut tapioca with papaya

5 servings

210 minutes

Coconut tapioca with papaya is an exquisite dessert that combines the delicate texture of tapioca with the exotic flavor of coconut and the juiciness of papaya. This recipe is inspired by traditional Asian sweets but adapted in European cuisine for connoisseurs of refined tastes. The light aroma of lime adds freshness, while sweet cream and coconut flakes contribute an airy texture. Each spoonful reveals the softness of tapioca, the tenderness of coconut, and the fruity sweetness of papaya. It is perfect as a chilled summer treat or a warm cozy dessert for cool evenings. Serving it with papaya cubes and gentle whipped cream offers a harmony of flavors that delights from the first bite.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 296.8
• Proteins: 3.9g
• Fats: 15.3g
• Carbohydrates: 35.7g

Ingredients

• Tapioca: 0.3 glass
• Milk: 1 glass
• Egg yolk: 2 pc
• Coconut milk: 2 glass
• Sugar: 0.5 glass
• Lime: 1 pc
• Sweet coconut flakes: to taste
• Papaya pulp: 0.3 glass
• Whipped cream: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Soak the tapioca in 1 cup of room temperature milk for an hour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tapioca: 0.3 glass
   • Milk: 1 glass

2. Grate the zest of one lime. Cut the flesh of the papaya into small pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lime: 1 piece
   • Papaya pulp: 0.3 glass

3. Beat the yolks with sugar until pale yellow.

   Required ingredients:

   • Egg yolk: 2 pieces
   • Sugar: 0.5 glass

4. Combine slightly swollen tapioca and coconut milk in a cast iron pot. Stir in the beaten egg mixture.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tapioca: 0.3 glass
   • Coconut milk: 2 glasss
   • Egg yolk: 2 pieces

5. Place a pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil while stirring constantly for about 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and cook for another 20 minutes. This time may vary depending on the size of the tapioca: if the pearls are small, they will cook faster; if large, slower. Tapioca is ready when its pearls swell and become translucent. Remember to stir the tapioca constantly to avoid burning. After the time is up, remove the pot from the heat and let it cool. Mix in lime zest, coconut flakes to taste, and distribute the tapioca into serving dishes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tapioca: 0.3 glass
   • Coconut milk: 2 glasss
   • Lime: 1 piece
   • Sweet coconut flakes:  to taste

6. Serve the tapioca immediately or chill it in the refrigerator.

7. Serve with diced papaya and whipped cream to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Papaya pulp: 0.3 glass
   • Whipped cream:  to taste