Fruit-on-the-Bottom Tapioca Pudding

Fruit-on-the-Bottom Tapioca Pudding
Fruit-on-the-Bottom Tapioca Pudding
Beneath a creamy layer of tapioca pudding lurks a silky strawberry base. Ground fennel seeds perk up the flavor of the fruit.
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  • Served Person: Makes 6 servings
Milk/Cream Food Processor Dessert Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Backyard BBQ Strawberry Summer Tapioca Simmer Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 6 tablespoons sugar, divided
  • Carbohydrate 29 g(10%)
  • Cholesterol 54 mg(18%)
  • Fat 15 g(23%)
  • Fiber 3 g(10%)
  • Protein 2 g(3%)
  • Saturated Fat 9 g(46%)
  • Sodium 20 mg(1%)
  • Calories 248

Preparation Bring water to a boil in a 1-quart heavy saucepan. Whisk in tapioca and simmer, uncovered, whisking occasionally, until tapioca is mostly opaque, about 15 minutes. Whisk in cream, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon salt and simmer, uncovered, whisking occasionally, until tapioca is cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a metal bowl and cool completely in an ice bath, stirring frequently, 5 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, grind fennel seeds in grinder. Pulse strawberries in a food processor with fennel and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar until coarsely puréed. Divide among (6-ounce) glasses. Spoon tapioca over strawberries. Chill until cold, about 15 minutes.

Preparation Bring water to a boil in a 1-quart heavy saucepan. Whisk in tapioca and simmer, uncovered, whisking occasionally, until tapioca is mostly opaque, about 15 minutes. Whisk in cream, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon salt and simmer, uncovered, whisking occasionally, until tapioca is cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a metal bowl and cool completely in an ice bath, stirring frequently, 5 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, grind fennel seeds in grinder. Pulse strawberries in a food processor with fennel and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar until coarsely puréed. Divide among (6-ounce) glasses. Spoon tapioca over strawberries. Chill until cold, about 15 minutes.