Fruit-on-the-Bottom Tapioca Pudding
This gluten free and vegetarian recipe serves 6. One serving contains 265 calories, 2g of protein, and 15g of fat. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 40 minutes. Head to the store and pick up tapioca pearls, heavy cream, strawberries, and a few other things to make it today.
Instructions
Bring water to a boil in a 1-quart heavy saucepan.
Whisk in tapioca and simmer, uncovered, whisking occasionally, until tapioca is mostly opaque, about 15 minutes.
Whisk in cream, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon salt and simmer, uncovered, whisking occasionally, until tapioca is cooked through, about 3 minutes.
Transfer to a metal bowl and cool completely in an ice bath, stirring frequently, 5 to 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, grind fennel seeds in grinder. Pulse strawberries in a food processor with fennel and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar until coarsely puréed. Divide among (6-ounce) glasses.
Spoon tapioca over strawberries. Chill until cold, about 15 minutes.