Tapioca Pudding - Easy Microwave Method - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup tapioca (small pearl old-fashioned)
1 cup milk
3 cups milk
2/3 cup maple syrup
2 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla

Preparation

Soak 1/2 cup tapioca in 1 cup of milk overnight in the refrigerator.
Pour 3 cups of milk into a 2 quart microwave-safe glass bowl or measuring cup. Add the soaked tapioca and maple syrup with a whisk. Microwave on high for 6 minutes and stir thoroughly with a whisk.
Microwave on high again for 2 minutes, whisk and microwave 2 more minutes. Do not let it boil over.
Add eggs and microwave 2 minutes. Whisk and microwave 2 more minutes.
Stir in the vanilla and pour into individual serving dishes or a serving bowl. Chill and serve.
Chocolate Tapioca: along with the vanilla, add 6 oz. (1/2 cup) semisweet chocolate chips and whisk until they are melted and blended.