Tapioca Pudding

Homemade Tapioca Pudding

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My husband and I love tapioca pudding ! So today at the market we picked up some tapioca pearls to make homemade pudding. I tried to skim off some calories on this traditional high calorie dessert.

Ingredients:

1 Cup of Fat Free Half and Half
3 cups of Skim Milk
1/4 cup of Splenda
1/4 cup of granulated sugar
1/4 Tsp of Sea Salt or Kosher Salt
2 Whole Eggs or 1/2 cup egg substitute
1 Teaspoon of Pure Vanilla (Mexican is my favorite)
1/4 cup of tapioca granules
2 cinnamon sticks

1. In a heavy 2 quart sauce pan ( I prefer my all clad) beat the sugar, Splenda, salt and eggs.

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2. Add Milk and half and half

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And add the tapioca

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Mix well. Add two cinnamon sticks

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3. Over medium to medium high heat bring to almost a boil.

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Make sure to whisk constantly to prevent scorching.

4. When pudding starts to thicken remove from heat and add vanilla.

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Pour into individual ramekins.

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I am a cinnamon fanatic so I dusted my off with some additional vietnamese cinnamon

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