Matcha-Pistachio Bubble Tea Pudding (Printable Version)

Pistachio tapioca pearls and matcha mousse combined in a playful Asian-inspired chilled dessert.

# What You'll Need:

→ Tapioca Pearls

01 - 1/2 cup large tapioca pearls
02 - 3 cups water
03 - 2 tbsp shelled pistachios, finely chopped
04 - 2 tbsp sugar
05 - 1/4 tsp pistachio extract (optional)

→ Matcha Mousse

06 - 1 tsp matcha green tea powder
07 - 2 tbsp warm water
08 - 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
09 - 3 tbsp powdered sugar
10 - 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

→ To Assemble

11 - 2 tbsp shelled pistachios, roughly chopped (for garnish)
12 - Fresh mint leaves (optional)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add tapioca pearls, stir gently, and reduce heat to medium. Simmer for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pearls are translucent with a slight dot in the center. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse pearls under cold water. Toss pearls with 2 tbsp sugar, chopped pistachios, and pistachio extract (if using). Set aside to cool.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk matcha powder with warm water until smooth. Let cool. In a chilled mixing bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until medium peaks form. Gently fold in the matcha mixture until evenly combined. Keep refrigerated until needed.
03 - Divide pistachio tapioca pearls evenly among four serving glasses. Spoon or pipe the matcha mousse over the pearls. Chill assembled desserts for at least 1 hour before serving.
04 - Just before serving, sprinkle with chopped pistachios and garnish with mint leaves if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses ingredients from both Asian and Western pantries for a fresh fusion
  • Gluten free and vegetarian so it suits a variety of diets
  • Fun to assemble and eat especially with the chewy pearls
  • Can be made ahead and chilled for easy desserts
02 -
  • High fiber and protein from pistachios and cream
  • Perfect make ahead dessert and holds well for up to a day chilled
  • Chewy tapioca pearls provide a playful texture you rarely get in pudding
  • Matcha becomes the star if you pick a good quality powder
03 -
  • Let the pearls cool fully before layering otherwise your mousse may melt and separate
  • Always sift matcha powder to avoid clumps in your mousse
  • Do not rush the chilling step the wait brings all the flavors together

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