Description
A chilled Asian-inspired dessert combining chewy tapioca pearls with a silky mango-coconut base. Naturally sweetened with ripe mangoes and honey, this tropical treat balances sweetness and tartness with fresh strawberries for a vibrant finish.
Ingredients
Water
8 cups (1.9L)
Small Tapioca Pearls
3/4 cup (155g)
Whole or 2% Milk
1 cup (235ml)
Full-fat Coconut Milk
3/4 cup (175ml)
Honey
3 1/2 tablespoons
Ripe Mangoes
3 medium (800g)
Sliced Strawberries
1 cup
Instructions
Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a pot; add tapioca pearls and cook for 15 minutes until translucent. Drain and rinse with cold water.
In a separate pot, combine milk, coconut milk, and honey. Simmer gently for 5 minutes.
Peel mangoes and blend flesh with warm milk mixture until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve.
Combine cooked tapioca pearls with mango-coconut base. Chill for 1 hour.
Top each serving with fresh strawberries before serving chilled.
Notes
Use canned coconut milk for optimal creaminess
Oat milk or almond milk substitute for dairy-free vegan version
Maple syrup may replace honey for alternate sweetness
Strain twice for ultra-smooth texture
Storage: Keep refrigerated for up to 24 hours
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Healthy Smoothie Drink Recipes Ideas
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (~250g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg