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Watermelon Coconut Sago Dessert

Delight in Refreshing Watermelon Coconut Sago Dessert

Enjoy this Watermelon Coconut Sago Dessert, a refreshing and visually stunning no-bake treat perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 3 minutes
Total Time 41 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 100 g Tapioca Pearls Adds chewiness and a delightful texture; sago is a great alternative.
  • 400 ml Coconut Milk Opt for canned coconut milk, dilute if too thick.
  • 1000 ml Water Essential for cooking the tapioca.
  • 300 g Watermelon Brings sweetness and freshness; try mango or cantaloupe for a unique twist.
For Assembly
  • 50 g Ice Water Use this to cool the cooked tapioca.
  • 100 g Additional Watermelon Cut into cubes for layering.

Equipment

  • medium-sized pot
  • bowl
  • blender
  • clear glass cups

Method
 

Cooking and Assembly Steps
  1. Boil 1000ml of water in a medium-sized pot over high heat.
  2. Stir in the tapioca pearls, lower the heat, and cover. Cook for 15-18 minutes.
  3. Turn off the heat and let sit covered for another 10-15 minutes.
  4. Prepare an ice water bath and drain the cooked tapioca, immersing it in the ice water for 3 minutes.
  5. Cut 100g of watermelon into 1cm cubes and set aside.
  6. Blend the remaining 300g of watermelon with 400ml of coconut milk for about 40 seconds.
  7. Layer cups with watermelon cubes, followed by 2 tablespoons of cooked tapioca pearls, and pour blended mixture over top.
  8. Sprinkle additional watermelon cubes on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Serve the dessert immediately for the best experience, as the texture of the tapioca will become less appealing with time.

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