Desserts

Mango and Tapioca Pearl Parfait

Vibrant and Refreshing

This recipe combines several textures including tapioca pearls, mango mousse, lemon flavored whipped cream, and fresh fruit. There are several steps involved but is easy to make. Great for hot summer days or anytime! You’ll need two one-cup capacity glasses to assemble this dessert.

Mango and Tapioca Pearl Parfait

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Serves: 2 Cooking Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup tapioca pearls (small or large)
  • 1/4 cup caster sugar, divided
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 2 ripe large mangoes (or 3 small ones)
  • 1/2 cup thickened or whipping cream)
  • 1/2 cup coconut flakes
  • For the Lemon Cream:
  • 1/2 cup thickened or whipping cream
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 2 Tbsps. caster sugar

Instructions

1

Cook the tapioca pearls in a large saucepan of boiling water until they become clear. Cooking times may vary according to the size of the tapioca pearls, but usually takes at least 15 minutes.

2

In the meantime, place 2 Tbsps. of sugar in a bowl along with the coconut milk and stir. Once the tapioca pearls are done, drain the water, refresh under cold water, then add to the coconut milk mixture. Set aside in the fridge.

3

Cut up 1/2 of the mangoes into small pieces and set aside for the decoration later on. Cut up the remaining mangoes into rough pieces and place into a blender and blend until smooth. You will need at least 3/4 cup of puree for this step.

4

For the mango mousse, whisk the 1/2 cup whipping cream and remaining 2 Tbsps. sugar until soft peaks form. Stir in the mango puree until combined; set aside.

5

For the lemon cream, whisk all ingredients with electric beaters until stiff peaks form.

6

To serve, spoon the tapioca mixture evenly into the base of two 1 cup-capacity glasses, followed by 1/2 of the reserved chopped mango pieces. Add the mango mousse, lemon cream and remaining chopped mango. Add a strawberry piece on top, if desired. Chill for one hour, top with coconut flakes, then serve.

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4 Comments

  • Reply
    Chef Mimi
    July 29, 2025 at 11:00 am

    This sounds so good!

  • Reply
    angiesrecipes
    July 29, 2025 at 8:02 pm

    So fruity and delicious looking!

  • Reply
    David Scott Allen
    August 2, 2025 at 10:11 pm

    What a perfect dessert for a summery, tropical meal! Thanks Fran!

  • Reply
    Raymund
    August 7, 2025 at 4:59 pm

    This mango and tapioca pearl parfait is summer in a glass, tropical, creamy, and just the right amount of tang from the lemon cream. Yum!!!

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