Butterscotch Tapioca

Ingredients

• 6 cups water
• 1 cup small pearl tapioca
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
• 4 egg yolks, beaten
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 stick ( 1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Mix together water, tapioca and salt in large saucepan. Heat to boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes.
2. Stir in brown sugar; continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 20 minutes.
3. Remove from heat.
4. Meanwhile, combine egg yolks, milk and sugar in small saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thick enough to coat back of spoon.
5. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla extract.
6. Stir into tapioca mixture.
7. Pour into custard cups or bowls.
8. Chill completely before serving, about 3 hours or overnight.

Yields 8 servings.

Nutrients per serving: 470 calories; 85 grams carbohydrates; 14 grams fat (8 grams saturated fat); 140 mg cholesterol; 2.6 grams protein; 340 mg sodium; 0.2 grams fiber