Ingredients

  • 1 egg white
  • 1/3 c. sugar
  • 3 Tbsp. Minute tapioca
  • 2 c. milk
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 c. teaberry candies
  • Cool Whip (optional)
  • coconut (optional)
  • maraschino cherries (optional)

Method

  • Beat egg white until foamy; gradually beat in half the sugar and continue beating until mixture forms soft rounded peaks.
  • Mix tapioca, remaining sugar, milk, egg yolk and teaberry candies in a saucepan.
  • Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Cook and stir tapioca mixture over medium heat until mixture comes to a full boil (pudding thickens more as it cools.) Gradually add to egg white mixture, stirring quickly, until just blended.
  • Stir in vanilla.
  • Cool 20 minutes.
  • Stir.
  • Serve warm or chilled.
  • Makes 6 servings.