Of all the pudding flavors out there, tapioca is definitely one of the most classic, but that doesn’t mean it’s for everyone. Some love the unique texture and others cringe at just the sight of it. I grew up eating the stuff and absolutely love it. My favorite way to eat it as a kid was with a few chocolate chips sprinkled on top while the pudding was still warm. That bit of chocolate flavor got me thinking that a true chocolate version was worth giving a shot. The results were absolutely incredible… this might just be better than the vanilla recipe!

You don’t see people making tapioca pudding at home as often as you once did, but I firmly believe it’s worth the effort. The store-bought version pales in comparison to the creamy richness of freshly made. Thankfully, it’s a breeze to make! The recipe sticks pretty close to a classic pudding, then mixes in a ¾ cup of chocolate chips and ¼ cocoa powder right at the end. The chocolate adds such a beautiful layer of sweetness to the rich custard base. If you’ve never had the combo before then you’re in for a real treat!

Serve the pudding fresh off the stove for a warm and comforting treat or dish it up into serving bowls and pop them in the fridge until it’s time to dig in. Spoon some whipped cream and chocolate shaving on top if you really want to go all out! For any occasion, you can’t go wrong with Chocolate Tapioca Pudding. Give this twist on the class a try, we’re sure it’s going to be love at first bite.