Vegan Coconut Raisin Rum Tapioca Pudding

Indulge in the tropical delight of this vegan coconut raisin rum tapioca pudding! This creamy and luscious dessert combines the richness of coconut milk, the natural sweetness of raisins, and a hint of rum for a truly heavenly treat.
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Ever wanted to make your own vegan tapioca pudding? This delicious recipe for Coconut Raisin Rum Tapioca Pudding from Kenden Alfond at Jewish Food Hero isn’t just any old dish! There’s raisins and rum and plenty of cause for celebration during one of the biggest Jewish holidays of the year.

Tapioca is a Jewish Food Hero comeback Passover food, as it is considered kosher for Passover. I asked my parents and aunts and uncle and they all agree that they enjoyed tapioca pudding in their youth. This β€œold-fashioned” food is perfect for Passover breakfast or dessert because it is comforting and versatile.

Tapioca is a lifelong food that can be enjoyed by everyoneβ€”from babyhood to old age. Made from cassava (yucca) root vegetable, it’s a gooey, creamy mouth food that is eaten by the spoonful. The added rum soaked raisins make the dessert fancy and may remind you of the favorite ice cream flavor: rum raisin.

The Terrific Texture of Tapioca

Tapioca pudding is a classic comfort dessert. The sweetness of the pudding paired with the chewy texture of tapioca is a winning combination. While tapioca may seem like it’s a close relative to gelatin, it’s simply a starchy substance derived from the cassava plant! Tapioca is a common ingredient in vegan cooking and baking as it’s a natural thickening agent that doesn’t affect the flavor of a dish. If you’ve ever had boba tea, then you know first-hand how fun tapioca can be to eat! 

Passover Party Pudding

This pudding makes the perfect food to serve at a Passover party. Whether you’re gathering in-person or doing a virtual Sedar, this vegan tapioca pudding makes a great recipe to share with your loved ones. You could even make some boba tea with the leftover tapioca balls!

More Plant-Based Passover and Pudding Recipes

Coconut Rum Raisin Vegan Tapioca Pudding

Author: Kenden Alfond
5 from 6 votes
This coconut rum raisin vegan tapioca pudding makes a delicious and exciting treat anytime, but is extra special on Passover! The texture from the tapioca paired with raisins is truly what makes this pudding stand out from the crowd. Enjoy!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
To soak the tapioca 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 3

Ingredients

  • Β½ cup small tapioca pearls
  • 3Β½ cups good mineral water
  • Β½ cup coconut milk cream
  • ΒΌ cup natural cane sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Β½ cup raisins
  • 2 teaspoon dark rum, or brandy
  • ΒΌ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine the raisins and rum and set aside.
  • Rinse the tapioca pearls in a strainer and place in a medium saucepan with 3 cups of water. Soak the tapioca for 30 minutes. Do not drain after soaking.
  • Add the coconut cream, sugar, rum soaked raisins and rum (it may be all soaked into the raisins) and kosher salt. 
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until mixture comes to a gentle boil. 
  • Simmer uncovered over very low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture is thick (it if becomes too thick add a bit more water). Stir well.
  • Pour into a bowl and either serve immediately or place a piece of plastic wrap on top of the bowls so that the pudding does not develop a crust. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition

Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 315mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg
Course Dessert
Cuisine Jewish
Keyword coconut tapioca pudding, passover dessert recipe, rum raisin tapioca pudding, vegan passover recipe, vegan tapioca pudding

Recipe and article written by Kenden Alfond. Cover photo from Canva.com. Recipe photo by Kenden Alfond. Article edited by Amanda Meth.

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6 comments
  1. 5 stars
    OMG yum this looks sooo satisfying!

  2. Beatriz Buono-Core says:

    5 stars
    What a delicate and gorgeous dessert! I need to try this tapioca pudding πŸ™‚

  3. 5 stars
    I’ve never had this before, I am definitely going to try it this upcoming passover πŸ™‚

  4. 5 stars
    What a great pudding recipe! I didn’t think I would like the combination of coconut and raisins, but I was so wrong. It’s delicious! If you don’t like to use alcohol in your food, you can always try a glycerin-based rum flavoring. Works just as well and has the same flavor. The texture is perfect, too.

  5. 5 stars
    I love Jewish Food Hero, such a great resource and I’m excited for Kenden’s new cookbook! This recipe is a delight πŸ™‚

  6. 5 stars
    I love love LOVE this recipe!! The raisins with the coconut and rum is such a fantastic flavor with the texture of the tapioca pudding. One of my favorites for sure πŸ™‚

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