Peach Tapioca Pudding

Total Time: 24 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 24 hrs Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 cup small-pearl tapioca
• 3 cups low-fat milk
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 large egg, lightly eaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
• 1 1/2 lbs peaches, peeled, pitted and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
• 1/4 cup sugar (to taste)
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
• sliced almonds, for garnish (optional)

Recipe

• 1 for the tapioca:.
• 2 place the tapioca pearls in a container large enough to accommodate the soaking water as well; add enough water to cover the tapioca by about 3 inches. refrigerate and soak overnight.
• 3 drain the tapioca, discarding the water.
• 4 whisk the tapioca together with the milk, salt, sugar and egg in a large saucepan. place the pot over medium heat and cook for about 15 minutes, whisking constantly, to form a thickened pudding. remove the pan from the heat and let sit for 15 minutes. stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.
• 5 transfer to a large bowl; cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours, until fully set and chilled.
• 6 for the filling:.
• 7 combine the peaches, sugar and 1/4 cup of the water in a large saucepan over medium heat. cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring, until the fruit has softened to your liking.
• 8 mix together the remaining 2 tbsp of water and the cornstarch, stirring until the cornstarch has dissolved. add to the fruit and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until the mixture thickens. remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and almond extracts. taste, and add sugar as needed. refrigerate until well chilled.
• 9 to serve:.
• 10 line up small dessert cups or bowls. distribute half of the tapioca pudding evenly among the bowls, then use about half of the peach filling to create a second layer in each of the portions. use the remaining tapioca for a third layer, then top with the filling. garnish with sliced almonds and serve immediately.