The Chew: Tapioca Pudding Parfait Recipe

The Chew: Tapioca Pudding Parfait

The hosts of The Chew were discussing recipes or items that they would want to “put into the vault” if they had the opportunity, as well as ones they wish they could take out. For example, Michael Symon was so embarrassed by a suit he wore in high school, he wished he could put all evidence of that wardrobe mishap into the vault, never to be seen again. But for Clinton Kelly, the one recipe he wanted to take out of the vault was Tapioca Pudding, but of course, he couldn’t just serve it up by itself in a bowl! He prepared a Tapioca Pudding Parfait as an after-dinner delight he could be proud of!

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The Chew: Tapioca Pudding Parfait Recipe Ingredients

• 2 C milk
• 1 fresh vanilla bean – split, scraped
• 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
• 3/4 C dried papaya – diced small
• 3/4 C whipped cream
• 3/4 C small pear tapioca
• 2 C heavy cream
• 1/2 C sugar
• 3/4 C pineapple – peeled, diced
• 3/4 C sweetened shredded coconut – toasted

The Chew: Tapioca Pudding Parfait Recipe Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, add the tapioca pearls and just enough cold water to cover
2. Let them soak for ten minutes, but don’t drain the water once they’ve soaked
3. After 10 minutes, in the same saucepan over medium heat, add heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla bean, and salt, then mix
4. Bring to the mixture to a simmer and cook for about 12-15 minutes to thicken
5. Cool slightly before making the parfaits

To Assemble:

1. In a small parfait glass, add 1/4 C tapioca pudding
2. Add a tbsp each of papaya, pineapple, coconut, and whipped cream
3. Repeat the layers twice more, ending withe the papaya, pineapple, coconut, and whipped cream
4. Chill for at least two hours before serving