Pan-Fried Tapioca Crepes with Coconut and Cheese Filling

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Traditional Brazilian tapioca crepes fried until crisp on the outside and filled with creamy coconut and melted cheese for a delightful sweet-and-savory snack. This Brazilian-inspired recipe (gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, turns tapioca flour (polvilho), water, grated mozzarella cheese into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Brazilian cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, mix 1 cup tapioca flour with 1/3 cup water and 1/4 teaspoon salt, stirring until the mixture forms a crumbly, slightly moist texture resembling coarse sand.
  2. Step 2: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon butter, swirling to coat the surface.
  3. Step 3: Spread about 1/4 cup of the tapioca mixture evenly over the skillet in a thin circle about 6 inches in diameter. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the edges start to firm and the bottom is lightly crisp.
  4. Step 4: Flip the crepe carefully and immediately sprinkle 2 tablespoons grated mozzarella cheese and 2 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut evenly over half of the crepe.
  5. Step 5: Fold the crepe over the filling and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts and the crepe is golden and crisp on both sides.
  6. Step 6: Remove from the skillet and repeat with remaining batter and filling.
  7. Step 7: Serve warm as a snack or light dessert highlighting classic Brazilian ingredients.

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