Amish Strawberry Tapioca Pudding Recipe
A fluffy jello tapioca pudding with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. It's a light and refreshing tapioca dish that can be served as a side salad or a dessert.
Ingredients
- 8 c. water
- 1 c. minute tapioca
- 1 1/2 - 2 c. sugar
- 6 oz. strawberry gelatin powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt (optional)
- 1 - 2 lb. fresh strawberries, sliced or chopped
- 1 (8 - 12 oz.) Cool Whip (thawed) or whipped cream
Whipped Cream (if using):
- 1 1/2 c. heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3 Tbsp. sugar
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the minute tapioca and boil over medium-low heat until clear, stirring occasionally. (It takes approx. 10 minutes.)8 c. water, 1 c. minute tapioca
- Remove from the heat and add the sugar, jello, and salt. Stir until dissolved.1 1/2 - 2 c. sugar, 6 oz. strawberry gelatin powder, 1/4 tsp. salt (optional)
- Cool and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Add the thawed cool whip and mix until incorporated and creamy (I use my mixer to do this). Add the sliced strawberries and mix well.1 (8 - 12 oz.) Cool Whip (thawed) or whipped cream, 1 - 2 lb. fresh strawberries, sliced or chopped
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Whipped Cream:
- Whip the heavy cream, vanilla, and sugar until thick and creamy.1 1/2 c. heavy whipping cream, 1 tsp. vanilla extract, 3 Tbsp. sugar
Notes
Adjust the sweetness according to your taste. My kids do not like overly sweet desserts, so 1 1/2 cups of sugar is enough for us. But you may prefer it with 2 c. of sugar.
This tapioca dessert is great with either Cool Whip or whipped cream, so use whatever you prefer. And put extra on top to serve, if desired.
For variation, use other Jello flavors and fruit, such as orange jello with drained crushed pineapple, etc.
* Nutrition facts are approximate.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 374kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 123mgPotassium: 146mgFiber: 2gSugar: 50gVitamin A: 444IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg
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