Coconut-Steamed Tapioca Pudding with Brazilian Palm Sugar

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-18 · Updated 2026-06-18

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A delicate Brazilian dessert featuring creamy tapioca pearls steamed in coconut milk and sweetened with rich palm sugar. This Brazilian-inspired recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, layers small tapioca pearls, coconut milk, Brazilian palm sugar (rapadura), grated into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 35 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Brazilian cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/2 cup small tapioca pearls
2 cups coconut milk
1/2 cup Brazilian palm sugar (rapadura), grated
1 cup water
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp toasted shredded coconut, for garnish

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Instructions

Step 1: Rinse 1/2 cup small tapioca pearls under cold water and soak in 1 cup water for 30 minutes, then drain.
Step 2: In a medium saucepan, combine soaked tapioca pearls, 2 cups coconut milk, 1/2 cup grated Brazilian palm sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt. Stir to combine.
Step 3: Cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, for 20-25 minutes until tapioca pearls turn translucent and the mixture thickens to a creamy pudding consistency.
Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract for fragrance.
Step 5: Spoon pudding into serving bowls and garnish each with 2 tbsp toasted shredded coconut for texture and flavor contrast.
Step 6: Serve warm or chilled according to preference.