Sweet Taho with Silken Tofu and Caramelized Brown Sugar Syrup

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A comforting Filipino street dessert featuring warm silken tofu topped with sweet arnibal syrup and soft sago pearls. This Filipino-inspired recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, layers silken tofu, brown sugar, water 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 180 calories and feeds 3, 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: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 3 Filipino cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan. Add 1/2 cup tapioca pearls and cook for 10-12 minutes until translucent and soft, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Step 2: In another small saucepan, combine 3/4 cup packed brown sugar and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes until the syrup thickens slightly. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 tsp vanilla extract.
  3. Step 3: Warm 400 g fresh silken tofu in a microwave-safe bowl for 30 seconds or until warmed through but still delicate.
  4. Step 4: To serve, spoon warm silken tofu into individual bowls, top each with cooked tapioca pearls, and generously drizzle with the brown sugar syrup. Eat immediately for best silky texture.

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