{"id":222466,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-16T00:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/vanilla-tapioca-pudding\/"},"modified":"2022-09-25T06:35:03","modified_gmt":"2022-09-25T11:35:03","slug":"vanilla-tapioca-pudding","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/vanilla-tapioca-pudding\/","title":{"rendered":"Vanilla Tapioca Pudding"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
As a widower, I’ve recently started to learn how to cook. I created this tapioca pudding that’s not only low in fat, but is easy to make, too. \u2014Robert Daggit of Shoreview, Minnesota<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":1487806,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[304032,304173,304328,304288,305487,304338,303966,304347,304268,306446,324623,306495,304150],"categories-v2":[308623,309455,308984,308481,259620,310796,308992,308495,308998,259483,312423,309177,340274,309434],"coauthors":[305],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Pistachio Pudding Cake","post_link":"\/recipes\/pistachio-pudding-cake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Pistachio-Pudding-Cake_EXPS_FT24_47287_EC_010924_1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Pistachio Pudding Dessert","post_link":"\/recipes\/pistachio-pudding-dessert\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Pistachio-Pudding-Dessert_EXPS_TOHD24_277554_KristinaVanni_7.jpg"},{"post_title":"Corn Pudding","post_link":"\/recipes\/corn-pudding\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Corn-Pudding_EXPS_FT24_31278_EC_041224_2.jpg"},{"post_title":"Creamy Vanilla Pudding","post_link":"\/recipes\/creamy-vanilla-pudding\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Creamy-Vanilla-Pudding_EXPS_TOHVP24_4540_MF_08_19_2.jpg"},{"post_title":"Baked Corn Pudding","post_link":"\/recipes\/baked-corn-pudding\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/EXPS_TOHD24_28670_EmilyDavis_08.jpg"},{"post_title":"Pineapple Bread Pudding","post_link":"\/recipes\/pineapple-bread-pudding\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/EXPS_TOHD24_21514_LeticiaAlmeida_11.jpg"},{"post_title":"Banana Tapioca Pudding","post_link":"\/recipes\/banana-tapioca-pudding\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps2544_cwnd92p37tran.jpg"},{"post_title":"Old-Fashioned Vanilla Pudding","post_link":"\/recipes\/old-fashioned-vanilla-pudding\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps28860_CFT944050D14.jpg"},{"post_title":"Pineapple Rice Pudding","post_link":"\/recipes\/pineapple-rice-pudding\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Pineapple-Rice-Pudding_EXPS_FT24_4375_EC_071524_1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Vanilla Pudding Dessert","post_link":"\/recipes\/vanilla-pudding-dessert\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Vanilla-Pudding-Dessert_exps33924_TH961238B04_07_5b_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Dark Chocolate Espresso Tapioca Pudding","post_link":"\/recipes\/dark-chocolate-espresso-tapioca-pudding\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dark-Chocolate-Espresso-Tapioca-Pudding_EXPS_TOHCA20_239256_B02_26_3b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Caramel Pudding","post_link":"\/recipes\/caramel-pudding\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Caramel-Pudding_EXPS_TOHD24_4355_SarahTramonte_4.jpg"},{"post_title":"Raspberry Vanilla Pudding Parfaits","post_link":"\/recipes\/raspberry-vanilla-pudding-parfaits\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps12091__QC10107C17A.jpg"},{"post_title":"Panettone Bread Pudding","post_link":"\/recipes\/panettone-bread-pudding\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Panettone-Bread-Pudding_EXPS_TOHcom25_278617_MD_P2_04_11_1b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Apple Honey Tapioca Pudding","post_link":"\/recipes\/apple-honey-tapioca-pudding\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Apple-Honey-Tapioca-Pudding_EXPS_DODBZ20_6083_E07_21_7b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Black Forest Panettone Pudding ","post_link":"\/recipes\/black-forest-panettone-pudding\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Black-Forest-Panettone-Pudding-_EXPS_THD16_197103_C07_20_047.jpg"},{"post_title":"Cappuccino Pudding","post_link":"\/recipes\/cappuccino-pudding\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Cappuccino-Pudding_exps9677_THHC2238741D07_26_4bC_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Pineapple Pudding","post_link":"\/recipes\/pineapple-pudding\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/recipeFallback.jpg"},{"post_title":"Ice Cream Pudding","post_link":"\/recipes\/ice-cream-pudding\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps1343_TH2028C45.jpg"},{"post_title":"Fruited Pistachio Pudding","post_link":"\/recipes\/fruited-pistachio-pudding\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps307__CB7478C212.jpg"}],"acf":{"long_pin":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/300x300\/exps23734_LT952514D21A.jpg"},"recipe_schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Recipe","@id":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/vanilla-tapioca-pudding\/","name":"Vanilla Tapioca Pudding","datePublished":"2018-01-01","dateModified":"2022-09-25","prepTime":"PT10M","cookTime":"PT0M","totalTime":"PT10M","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps23734_LT952514D21A.jpg","height":300,"width":300},"recipeCategory":["Desserts"],"description":"As a widower, I've recently started to learn how to cook. I created this tapioca pudding that's not only low in fat, but is easy to make, too. \u2014Robert Daggit of Shoreview, Minnesota","recipeIngredient":["3-1\/4 cups fat-free milk","2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca","2 tablespoons sugar","1 package (.8 ounce) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix","1\/4 teaspoon vanilla extract"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"In a large saucepan, combine the milk, tapioca, sugar and pudding mix. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Spoon into four dessert dishes. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving."}],"recipeYield":"4 servings","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Taste Recipes Editorial Team"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 133 calories","fatContent":"0 fat (0 saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"4mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"118mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"26g carbohydrate (20g sugars","fiberContent":"0 fiber)","proteinContent":"7g protein."},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.3333335,"reviewCount":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2002-10-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedCar"},"reviewBody":"
I have made this recipe several times, and found I could \"bump\" the flavor by using French Vanilla pudding and extra vanilla extract.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-03-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanLobster"},"reviewBody":"Excellent! Easy and very quick to make. Thanks for sharing!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-01-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleDice"},"reviewBody":"I've always failed at tapioca pudding. Until now. It came out smooth and creamy, with just enough tapioca texture to feel. I might add just a pinch more next time, but that would mean adding even more milk -- and that's my one caution: Plan to make 6 servings, or 4 enormous ones!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"23734","romance_copy_dek":"As a widower, I've recently started to learn how to cook. I created this tapioca pudding that's not only low in fat, but is easy to make, too. \u2014Robert Daggit of Shoreview, Minnesota","enhanced_recipe_title":"Vanilla Tapioca Pudding","rms_legacy_data":{"RecipeCategories":null,"Ingredients":[{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"3-1\/4 cups fat-free milk","IngredientText":"3-1\/4 cups fat-free milk"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca","IngredientText":"2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 tablespoons sugar","IngredientText":"2 tablespoons sugar"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 package (.8 ounce) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix","IngredientText":"1 package (.8 ounce) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/4 teaspoon vanilla extract","IngredientText":"1\/4 teaspoon vanilla extract"}],"FeaturedImage":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/300x300\/exps23734_LT952514D21A.jpg","RecipeId":23734,"AttachmentSourceId":null,"AttachmentSource":"Taste Recipes","PhotoCredit":"Vanilla Tapioca Pudding Recipe photo by Taste Recipes","VideoCode":"","RecipeAttachmentFileName":"exps23734_LT952514D21A.jpg","ContributorId":null,"Firstname":"Robert","Lastname":"Daggit","ContributorAttachmentFileName":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/Recipe\/testkitchenapproved.png","TimeCallout":"Prep: 10 min. + chilling","MinimumServingQuantity":4,"MaximumServingQuantity":4,"Yield":"4 servings.","DigitalTitle":"Vanilla Tapioca Pudding","SubmittedTitle":"Easy Tapioca Pudding","RecipeTypeId":1,"RecipeURL":"vanilla-tapioca-pudding","AverageRating":4.33,"WebPublishedDate":"1\/1\/2018 12:00:00 AM","ContestPlacementId":null,"FbImage":"","PreparationTimeInMinutes":10,"CookTimeInMinutes":0,"TotalTimeInMinutes":10,"ServingDescription":null,"IsTestKitchenCertified":true,"IsContestWinner":false,"IsFieldEditorRecipe":false,"IsCommunityRecipe":false,"EditorNotes":"","PublishedProjectTitle":"Vanilla Tapioca Pudding","OriginalSourceProject":"Vanilla Tapioca Pudding","ContestPlacement":"","Trailer":"","Metadescription":"","AboutRecipeTitle":"","AboutRecipe":"","DigitalHeadnotes":"As a widower, I've recently started to learn how to cook. I created this tapioca pudding that's not only low in fat, but is easy to make, too. \u2014Robert Daggit of Shoreview, Minnesota","FreezerDirections":"","FreezerDirectionsTitle":"","HTMLTitle":"","RecipeVersionNumber":null,"WorkflowStatusId":9,"RecipeCookingTipTitle":"","RecipeCookingTipText":"","SpecifiCookingTipText":"","Directions":[{"Direction":"In a large saucepan, combine the milk, tapioca, sugar and pudding mix. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. ","SequenceNo":1},{"Direction":" Spoon into four dessert dishes. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.","SequenceNo":2}],"RecipeTaxonomies":{"Budget":[],"CookingStyle":[],"Course":[{"Name":"Course","ID":0},{"Name":"Desserts","ID":94274},{"Name":"Homemade Pudding Recipes","ID":96858},{"Name":"Pudding & Mousse","ID":0},{"Name":"Pudding Recipes","ID":94714},{"Name":"Tapioca Pudding","ID":96878},{"Name":"Vanilla Pudding","ID":96882}],"Cuisine":[{"Name":"Cuisine","ID":0},{"Name":"Comfort Food Desserts","ID":89560},{"Name":"Comfort Food Recipes","ID":89540},{"Name":"Cuisine","ID":0}],"HealthyEating":[{"Name":"Healthy Eating","ID":0},{"Name":"Healthy Desserts","ID":105200},{"Name":"Healthy Recipes","ID":105204},{"Name":"Low Fat Dessert Recipes","ID":105208},{"Name":"Low Fat Recipes","ID":105180}],"HolidaysAndCelebrations":[],"Ingredients":[{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":0},{"Name":"Milk","ID":102025}],"Kids":[{"Name":"Kids Recipes","ID":0},{"Name":"Kids Desserts","ID":92649}],"PartnerRecipes":[],"Publications":[{"Name":"Publication","ID":0},{"Name":"Healthy Cooking Desserts","ID":107369},{"Name":"Healthy Cooking Recipes","ID":107257},{"Name":"View All Healthy Cooking Recipes","ID":107401}],"WinningRecipes":[],"Tags":[{"Name":"Cooking Style","ID":304328},{"Name":"Easy","ID":304338},{"Name":"Kid-Friendly","ID":304347},{"Name":"Dishes & Beverages","ID":305487},{"Name":"Puddings","ID":306446},{"Name":"Tapioca Pudding","ID":306495},{"Name":"Gear","ID":303966},{"Name":"Appliances","ID":304032},{"Name":"Meal Types","ID":304268},{"Name":"Desserts","ID":304288},{"Name":"Techniques","ID":304150},{"Name":"Chilling","ID":304173},{"Name":"Recipes","ID":324623}]},"ContributorTypeId":1,"NutritionalAnalyisParagraph":"3\/4 cup: 133 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 118mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein.","NoOfRatings":3,"GoogleImage16x9":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImages\/exps23734_LT952514D21A.jpg","GoogleImage4x3":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImagesPostCard\/exps23734_LT952514D21A.jpg","DefaultImageYn":false,"NativeRecipeTemplate":false,"IsMsn":false,"PinterestImage":"","CarouselImages":[],"SponsorLogoImage":"","SponsorID":"","Tips":[],"CommentCount":5,"RatingCount":4,"RecipeCommentDetails":[{"Comment":"Omg, this is delish! Not only is it delish, but so easy. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves tapioca pudding. I imagine you could use any flavor pudding you desire. Or, you could use any kind of flavoring with vanilla pudding, such as: coconut, lemon, hazelnut, almond (which will make it taste like cherries), anise, etc., anything. It's also gluten free if you are on a special gluten free diet. Thank you for sharing!","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"05\/27\/2020 23:47","GUID":"c4861b07730341f7908379a45fa6fdda","MemberId":9823480,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Tina","SubmittedDate":"05\/27\/2020 23:47"},{"Comment":"I've always failed at tapioca pudding. Until now. It came out smooth and creamy, with just enough tapioca texture to feel. I might add just a pinch more next time, but that would mean adding even more milk -- and that's my one caution: Plan to make 6 servings, or 4 enormous ones!","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"01\/12\/2020 00:39","GUID":"6585da16bc6a491c999b2d4df2912467","MemberId":2682286,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Lady Fingers","SubmittedDate":"01\/12\/2020 00:39"},{"Comment":"
OMGoodness, this sounds **wonderful**. Thank You for sharing! growing up my Mom would make the *regular* kind tapioca pudding. Cannot say enough how much I miss her.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"","GUID":"7cb71fbb68b5495cb8adefc7f9c2bcb6","MemberId":2694585,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Joscy","SubmittedDate":"06\/22\/2014 19:49"},{"Comment":"
Excellent! Easy and very quick to make. Thanks for sharing!<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"08\/18\/2012 16:08","GUID":"834A109DF6BD4768BF9D96CD858E6EA0","MemberId":282614,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ConnieK","SubmittedDate":"03\/16\/2014 16:11"},{"Comment":"
I have made this recipe several times, and found I could \"bump\" the flavor by using French Vanilla pudding and extra vanilla extract.<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"02\/17\/2010 13:46","GUID":"AECA2586347B489BACFEEF3F74CE48F0","MemberId":253218,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"wezziewood","SubmittedDate":"02\/17\/2010 13:46"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"08\/21\/2006 17:38","GUID":"bf6ac612cda141fbb715442e02704bdb","MemberId":1319374,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"Stacie","SubmittedDate":"08\/21\/2006 17:38"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43644,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":312423,"name":"Puddings","slug":"puddings","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":312358,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"A spoonful of one of these pudding recipes is a silky delight.","parent":310796,"count":414,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/puddings\/"},{"term_id":340274,"name":"Tapioca Puddings","slug":"tapioca-puddings","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":340205,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Tapioca pudding recipes to the rescue! When the hunger hits, dig into vegan tapioca recipes, coconut tapioca pudding recipes, minute tapioca recipes and more.","parent":312423,"count":10,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/puddings\/tapioca-puddings\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Vanilla Tapioca Pudding"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n