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Cranberry Tapioca with Orange-Nutmeg Whipped Cream in glass goblets
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Cranberry Tapioca with Orange-Nutmeg Whipped Cream

A refreshing, seasonal cranberry tapioca made with water instead of milk. Offers a fresh, bright, light end to any meal when served chilled or room temperature. A dollop of Orange-Nutmeg Whipped Cream gives a perfect finishing touch.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 Yield: 4 ½ cups Cranberry tapioca and 1 ¼ cups Orange Nutmeg Whipped Cream
Calories 440kcal
Author Toni Dash

Ingredients

For the Tapioca:

  • ¾ cup Tapioca pearls (uncooked)
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 3 ½ cups boiling Water
  • 2 cups fresh Cranberries
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup granulated Sugar

For the Orange-Nutmeg Whipped Cream:

  • 1 cup heavy Whipping Cream
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon Orange extract
  • 1 tablespoon granulated Sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground Nutmeg
  • Garnish: grated Whole nutmeg and mint leaves

Instructions

For the Tapioca:

  • In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine tapioca, salt and boiling water. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is clear and thickened (about 5 minutes).
  • In a second medium saucepan, combine the ½ cup water and granulated sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar.
  • Add cranberries to the sugar-water mixture and cook, stirring frequently, until cranberries are softened and have popped (about 5 minutes).
  • Add cranberry mixture to the tapioca. Stir to combine and cook an additional 5 minutes on medium heat; stirring constantly to avoid sticking to the pan. Remove from heat. Serve room temperature (my favorite) or chilled.

For Orange-Nutmeg Whipped Cream:

  • Combine all ingredients (other than garnish) into the bowl of a standing mixer* and whip until forming soft peaks.

Serving Tapioca:

  • Place desired amount of tapioca in serving bowl or glass. Add a dollop of the Orange Nutmeg whipped cream and garnish with a grating of fresh nutmeg and mint leaves.

Notes

*can be made in a mixing bowl with a handheld mixer

Nutrition

Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 316mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 905IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 0.6mg