15 June 2025

Tapioca with Coconut Milk, Banana and Berries

Name: Tapioca with Coconut Milk, Banana and Berries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 tbsp Tapioca pearls (small pearls); 400 ml Coconut milk; 100 ml Water; 1 piece Vanilla bean (split and scraped); 3 pieces Bananas (peeled, halved lengthwise, and chopped); 125 g Raspberries; 100 g Cane sugar; 1 lime Lime zest (organic lime recommended)

JojoM

A creamy coconut tapioca dessert topped with bananas, fresh raspberries, and a zest of lime. Perfect served warm or chilled.

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Tropical Comfort in a Bowl 🌴🥥

This creamy tapioca with coconut milk, bananas, and berries is the kind of dessert that balances comfort and freshness in every spoonful. It’s warm and soothing when served straight from the pot, yet incredibly refreshing when chilled. With silky coconut milk, soft pearls, and bursts of fresh raspberries, it’s a dessert that feels both simple and indulgent.

Why You’ll Love This Dessert 😍

If you enjoy light, fruity, dairy-free desserts, this one ticks all the boxes. The natural sweetness of ripe bananas pairs beautifully with the richness of coconut milk. The lime zest brightens everything with a citrusy pop, making each bite feel sunny and tropical.

It’s quick to prepare, uses pantry basics, and can easily be scaled up for gatherings or enjoyed as a mid-day sweet treat.

The Flavour Profile 🌺

Creamy & comforting: thanks to coconut milk and tender tapioca pearls
Fruity & fresh: ripe bananas + tart raspberries
Tropical twist: lime zest gives a fragrant, almost floral brightness
Naturally dairy-free: yet still luscious and full-bodied

Serving Ideas 🍌🍇

You can enjoy this dessert in different ways depending on your mood:

Warm — cozy and pudding-like
Chilled — firmer, refreshing, and perfect for summer
Layered — add granola or toasted coconut flakes for crunch
Extra fruity — swap raspberries for mango, strawberries, or blueberries

Tips for the Best Result 💡

If the tapioca thickens as it sits, splash in a little cold coconut milk to loosen it up.
It’s best served immediately or chilled — the bananas stay fresher and the texture stays silky.
Use small tapioca pearls for the most even, delicate texture.

A Dessert That Feels Like a Holiday 🌞

Whether you’re planning a tropical-themed dinner or just craving something light and fruity, this tapioca dessert is an easy win. It brings together minimal ingredients but delivers layers of flavour — creamy, sweet, fragrant, and a little zesty.

Perfect for feeding a group, perfect for eating straight from the fridge, and always a joy to make. Enjoy! ✨

Tapioca with Coconut Milk, Banana and Berries

JojoM

A creamy coconut tapioca dessert topped with bananas, fresh raspberries, and a zest of lime. Perfect served warm or chilled.

Tapioca with Coconut Milk, Banana and Berries image

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

25 mins

Servings

Chef's Tips

Add a splash of cold coconut milk before serving if it thickens too much.
Best served immediately or chilled.

Tools Used

Saucepan Mixing Bowls

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Ingredients

Scale

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Main Ingredients

3 tbsp Tapioca pearls - small pearls
400 ml Coconut milk
100 ml Water
1 piece Vanilla bean - split and scraped
3 pieces Bananas - peeled, halved lengthwise, and chopped
125 g Raspberries
100 g Cane sugar
1 lime Lime zest - organic lime recommended

Instructions

Preparation

1
Cook tapioca pearls in boiling water for 8 minutes until translucent. Drain and rinse under cold water.
2
In a saucepan, heat coconut milk, water, cane sugar, and split vanilla bean. Simmer until slightly reduced and coats the spoon.
3
Cool the coconut mixture over an ice bath.
4
Peel and cut bananas into halves lengthwise, then slice into pieces.
5
Combine drained tapioca pearls with the coconut mixture in a bowl. Add banana pieces and mix well.
6
Divide into serving bowls, top with raspberries, and grate lime zest on top. Serve immediately.

Comments & Reviews

Leo
6/14/2025
J’ai ajouté des myrtilles en plus, délicieux !
Camille
6/12/2025
Très frais et savoureux, parfait après un repas copieux !

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 bowl

Calories 290

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 13g17%

Saturated Fat 5g25%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg0%

Sodium 8mg0%

Total Carbohydrates 42g15%

Dietary Fiber 4g14%

Sugars 26g

Protein 2g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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