Super Simple Microwave Chocolate Tapioca Pudding
Indulge in a rich and creamy dessert with this Super Simple Microwave Chocolate Tapioca Pudding, a fuss-free treat perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings. Made with small pearl tapioca, milk, and a touch of unsweetened cocoa powder, this easy recipe delivers a velvety texture and deep chocolate flavor with minimal effort. Ready in just 20 minutes from start to finish, this pudding is prepared entirely in the microwave, cutting down on both time and cleanup. Optional dark chocolate chips can be stirred in for an extra dose of decadence, making it a versatile dessert you can enjoy warm or chilled. Whether you're a tapioca lover or new to this classic dessert, this quick chocolate pudding is sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Small pearl tapioca
- 2 cups Milk (whole or 2%)
- 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Salt
- 2 tablespoons Dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the tapioca pearls and milk. Stir well and let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to allow the tapioca to start softening.
Add the sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt to the bowl. Stir thoroughly to ensure the cocoa powder is fully incorporated without clumps.
Cover the bowl with a microwave-safe plate or lid to prevent splattering, but ensure there is a small gap for steam to escape.
Microwave the mixture on high for 2 minutes. Carefully remove the bowl (it will be hot) and stir thoroughly to redistribute the tapioca and prevent clumping.
Continue microwaving the mixture in 2-minute intervals, stirring in between each interval, for a total of 12-15 minutes or until the tapioca pearls are translucent and the pudding has thickened.
If using, stir in the dark chocolate chips while the pudding is still hot to add extra richness and smoothness.
Allow the pudding to cool slightly. It will thicken further as it cools. Serve warm or chilled as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
363 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.6 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 197 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.1 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.5 g | ||
| Protein | 16.1 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.0 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 593 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 744 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
