Creamy Mango Coconut Tapioca
This Creamy Mango Coconut Tapioca is a tropical dessert dream! With chewy tapioca pearls, sweet ripe mango, silky coconut milk, and bursts of coconut jelly, it’s a refreshing, creamy treat that’s both comforting and cooling—perfect for summer afternoons, gatherings, or as a sweet ending to any meal.
Ingredients
- ½ cup small tapioca pearls
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup milk
- 2 –3 ripe mangos chopped
- ¼ –⅓ cup sweetened condensed milk to taste
- 1 jar nata de coco coconut jelly
Instructions
- Bring a medium pot of water to a boil.
- Add tapioca pearls and simmer for 25–30 minutes, stirring often, until translucent.
- Rinse under cold water and drain. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Stir in coconut milk, milk, chopped mango, sweetened condensed milk, and nata de coco.
- Chill in fridge for 1 hour or serve immediately. Stir before serving.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://p4pd.org/creamy-mango-coconut-tapioca/
Notes
- Stir the tapioca often while boiling to prevent clumping.
- Use fully ripe mangos for the sweetest flavor—Ataulfo or champagne varieties work beautifully.
- The nata de coco adds a fun texture contrast and light coconut flavor.