Tasty Mango Tapioca Boba

This tasty mango tapioca boba is a creamy, fruity dessert drink with soft, chewy pearls and a fresh tropical finish. It has a smooth texture, gentle sweetness, and bursts of ripe mango in every sip. The recipe is beginner friendly and comes together without baking or special equipment. From start to finish, it takes about 30 minutes plus chilling time.

Ingredients

For the tapioca pearls

• 100g black tapioca pearls
• 1 litre water, for boiling

For the mango mixture

• 2 large ripe mangoes, peeled and diced
• 200ml full-fat milk
• 150ml coconut milk
• 2 to 3 tbsp condensed milk, to taste

For serving

• Ice cubes
• Extra diced mango or mango purée

How to Make Tasty Mango Tapioca Boba

• Cook the tapioca pearls: Bring the water to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan. Add the tapioca pearls and stir gently to prevent sticking. Cook according to the packet instructions until soft and chewy, usually 20 to 25 minutes.
• Rest and rinse: Remove from the heat and let the pearls sit in the hot water for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse briefly under warm water, then set aside.
• Prepare the mango base: Place the diced mango in a blender with the milk, coconut milk, and condensed milk. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
• Adjust sweetness: Taste the mango mixture and add a little more condensed milk if needed. The flavour should be fresh and lightly sweet, not overpowering.
• Assemble the boba: Divide the cooked tapioca pearls between serving glasses. Add ice cubes, then pour over the mango mixture.
• Finish and serve: Top with extra mango pieces or purée if you like. Serve immediately with wide boba straws.

Tips

How do I keep tapioca pearls soft?

Use the pearls shortly after cooking and avoid refrigerating them on their own. If needed, keep them submerged in a little warm water.

Can I make this less sweet?

Yes, reduce the condensed milk and rely on ripe mangoes for natural sweetness.

What mango works best?

Use fully ripe, fragrant mangoes such as Alphonso or Kent for the smoothest texture and strongest flavour.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve as a chilled afternoon treat on warm days
• Pair with light pastries or sponge cake
• Top with whipped cream for a dessert-style finish

Storage

Room temperature

This recipe is not suitable for storage at room temperature once assembled.

Refrigerator

The mango mixture can be chilled for up to 24 hours. Store tapioca pearls separately and cook fresh for best texture.

Freezing

Freezing is not recommended as tapioca pearls lose their chew and the milk mixture can separate.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 52g
• Protein: 6g
• Fat: 10g
• Saturated fat: 7g
• Sodium: 85mg

Nutrition values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients used.

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