Boba is a popular topping in drinks like boba tea. But did you know that these chewy pearls can also be incorporated into delicious desserts? In this article, we will explore the top 5 chewy tapioca boba desserts, What are the ingredients for creating and way to make chewy tapioca boba desserts.
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Popular Types of Boba in Desserts
Traditional Boba (Tapioca Pearls)
- Tapioca pearls are made from tapioca flour, black or light brown in color. These boba balls have a chewy and elastic texture, usually 5-8 mm in size. Processed by boiling in boiling water, they have a smooth and elastic surface, creating an interesting chewing sensation.
- Uses: Traditional boba is suitable for many types of drinks and desserts such as milk tea, sweet soup, or ice cream. Because of its chewy texture, boba is often the top choice when combined with milk tea to create a harmony between the sweetness of the tea and the chewy taste of the pearls.
Popping Boba
- Popping boba is a type of boba with a thin shell, containing fruit juice or syrup inside. When chewed, the boba shell pops, releasing the juice inside, creating a refreshing and surprising feeling.
- Uses: Popping boba is often used in cold desserts such as ice cream, yogurt, smoothies, and especially fruit tea. With a variety of fruit flavors such as mango, strawberry, kiwi, popping boba brings bright colors and rich flavors, making the dish more interesting and attractive.
Sweet Boba
- Sweet Boba is made from tapioca flour similar to traditional boba, but is mixed with syrups such as brown sugar syrup or honey after boiling, creating a rich sweetness and a distinctive aroma.
- Uses: Sweet Boba is very popular when combined with desserts such as ice cream, pudding, or cakes. The sweetness of the syrup helps sweet Boba blend easily with the flavors of the dishes, increasing their appeal and deliciousness.
Top 5 Chewy Tapioca Boba Desserts For Menu Coffee Shop
Mango Boba Popsicles
Popsicles are ideal for cooling off and can be enjoyed by customers of all ages as they do not contain tea.
You should prepare at least a day in advance to ensure popsicles are frozen hard. You can also use other fruits to create a wide range of fruity boba popsicles for your menu.
Ingredients for Mango Boba Popsicles
- Mango chunks
- Lime juice
- Monin Organic Honey Sweetener Syrup
- Filtered water
- Tea Zone Chewy Tapioca Boba
Instructions
- Step 1: Add the mango chunks, lime juice, honey, and filtered water into a blender and blend until smooth.
- Step 2: Fill your popsicle molds with the creamy mixture, then add the cooked tapioca boba pearls. Make sure they are fully covered with the mixture.
- Step 3: Freeze overnight.
Steamed Tapioca Boba Cakes
Boba cakes are a dessert reminiscent of Asian desserts. Their ingredients contain screwpine or pandan and coconut, which are common ingredients in Thai and Filipino desserts. This type of cake is green, so they are perfect for pairing with green drinks like matcha or green apple-flavored drinks.
Ingredients for Steamed Tapioca Boba Cakes
- Grated coconut
- Salt
- Chopped screwpine leaves (pandan leaves)
- Filtered water
- Tea Zone Chewy Tapioca Boba
- Tapioca flour
- White sugar
Instructions
- Step 1: Toss the grated coconut and salt together in a small container, after that set aside.
- Step 2: Place the screwpine leaves and water in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Step 3: Using a cheesecloth, strain the mixture to create pandan juice.
- Step 4: Mix the chewy tapioca boba with water in a saucepan and boil for about 10 minutes.
- Step 5: Stir in the tapioca flour and sugar, dissolve, and pour the pandan juice. You continue to stir until the batter becomes thick.
- Step 6: Remove from heat and pour into foil baking cups.
- Step 7: Once done, steam the cakes for about 15 minutes. Sprinkle the top with grated coconut before serving.
Coffee Ice Cream with Boba
Ice cream in a coffee flavor is a great choice for customers who are interested in this caffeinated drink. Even though coffee and boba aren't as common as milk tea and boba, this combination is quite good.
Coffee ice cream with boba can make for a unique spring and summer.
It should be noted that brewed coffee cannot be substituted for the instant coffee ingredient as it would add too much liquid and prevent the ice cream from freezing correctly.
- Chilled heavy cream
- Chilled sweetened condensed milk
- Instant dark roast coffee granules diluted in lukewarm water
- Vanilla extract
- Tea Zone Chewy Tapioca Boba
- Brown sugar
- Salt
- Step 1: Whip the heavy cream for about 3 to 4 minutes using a hand or stand mixer set to medium-high speed.
- Step 2: Add the condensed milk when the cream starts to form soft peaks, then whip for another 3 minutes until soft peaks form again.
- Step 3: Add the instant coffee granules, vanilla extract, and salt into the mixture, then continue mixing until medium peaks start to form.
- Step 4: Pour the mixture into a pan, add the cooked tapioca boba pearls, and ensure distributed evenly.
- Step 5: You need to smoothen the top with a spatula. Cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight.
- Step 6: You can top it off with more boba pearls before serving.
Special Banana Split with Pearls
Ingredients for Special Banana Split with Pearls
- Large banana split lengthwise
- Vanilla ice cream
- Chocolate ice cream
- Strawberry ice cream
- Whipped cream
- Chopped peanuts
- Tea Zone Chewy Tapioca Boba
- Tea Zone Strawberry Popping Pearls
- Tea Zone Crystal Boba
- DaVinci Sugar-Free Chocolate Syrup
- Torani Sugar-Free Strawberry Syrup
- Maraschino cherries with stems
Instructions
- Step 1: Place the slices of banana in a dessert dish. In between each banana slice, place a scoop of ice cream on each of the three flavors.
- Step 2: Put whipped cream on each scoop, then add the chopped peanuts, chewy tapioca boba, strawberry popping pearls, and crystal boba.
- Step 3: Drizzle with chocolate and strawberry syrup, then top the whipped cream with maraschino cherries.
Blueberry Pie with Boba
Traditional blueberry pie has the heavenly perfect combination of sweetness and tartness, plus the crisp and crumbly crust that melts in your mouth. It comes with tapioca boba pearls and features chewy goodness like no other.
- White sugar
- Tea Zone Chewy Tapioca Boba
- Ground cinnamon
- Blueberries
- Lemon juice
- Butter
- Pastry for a double-crust pie
- Step 1: First, preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit or 200 degrees Celsius.
- Step 2: Roll out half the pastry, line the pan, and trim the crust to the rim. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
- Step 3: Combine the white sugar, cooked tapioca boba pearls, and ground cinnamon in a mixing bowl. Then, toss in the blueberries sprinkle some lemon juice, and let sit for about 15 minutes.
- Step 4: Roll out the top crust, then cut into half-inch strips.
- Step 5: Pour the blueberry mixture into the chilled pie shell and gently dot it with butter. Put the pastry strips on top one at a time, then weave a lattice and flute the edges. Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for around 45 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and the crust is golden, to avoid messy drips.
How to Prepare and Notes When Using Boba in Desserts
How to Cook Boba Correctly
Cooking time for boba to reach the right chewiness:
- Start by boiling a large pot of water. Use a ratio of 7-10 parts water to each part boba to ensure they have enough space to expand as they cook.
- Once the water boils, add the boba and stir gently to prevent the boba from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Boil for about 15-20 minutes over medium heat.
- Cooking time may vary depending on the type of boba you use; traditional boba takes longer than mini boba or popping boba.
- Once the boba has reached the desired softness and chewiness, turn off the heat and cover the pot. Let the boba soak in the hot water for another 10-15 minutes so they are fully cooked from the inside out.
How to Store Boba After Cooking to Keep the Best Texture
- After cooking, rinse the boba under cold water to remove the sticky outer layer and keep them from sticking together.
- Soak the washed boba in sugar water or honey syrup to keep the natural moisture and sweetness. This also helps the boba not to harden when stored.
- The cooked boba should be used within 4-6 hours to ensure softness and elasticity, avoid leaving it overnight because it will easily harden.
Considerations When Combining Boba With Other Ingredients
Balance the sweetness and texture between boba and other ingredients
- When combining boba with ingredients such as ice cream, pudding, or cakes, pay attention to the sweetness of the boba and the accompanying ingredients. If the boba has been soaked in brown sugar syrup, reduce the amount of sugar in the other ingredients to avoid being too sweet.
- Make sure the texture of the boba is in harmony with the dessert. For example, soft and chewy boba goes well with smooth puddings or cool ice creams, while popping boba goes well with light textured dishes like fruit juices.
How to keep boba from hardening when paired with cold dishes
- Before pairing boba with cold desserts like ice cream or shaved ice, soak the boba in warm water to keep it chewy. Avoid adding boba directly to cold dishes without this step, as they will quickly harden due to the cold temperature.
- When serving boba in cold desserts, place the boba near the top of the dish to avoid prolonged contact with the cold, keeping them soft and delicious when enjoyed.
- These tips will help you prepare boba perfectly and ensure they retain their best flavor and texture when paired with other desserts.
Conclusion
These top 5 chewy tapioca boba desserts are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and add a fun twist to your usual desserts. Give them a try and enjoy the chewy and delicious boba pearls in a whole new way.
