Name: Old-Fashioned Tapioca with Lemon Sauce
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups reduced-fat (2%) milk; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/4 cup quick-cooking tapioca; 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Lemon Sauce

Top this homey dessert with green grapes and orange slices for a pretty presentation.

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 6

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups reduced-fat (2%) milk

1/3 cup sugar

1/4 cup quick-cooking tapioca

2 teaspoons grated lemon peel

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Lemon Sauce

Preparation

Step 1
Whisk milk, sugar, tapioca and lemon peel in heavy medium saucepan to blend. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir over medium heat until mixture thickens and boils, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Mix in vanilla. Cover and chill until cold, at least 4 hours. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
Step 2
Spoon into small bowls. Spoon Lemon Sauce over and serve.

TagsDessert Tapioca Lemon Citrus Fruit Nut Free Gluten Free Make Ahead Simmer Bon Appétit

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