Instructions

  1. Fill a large bowl with ice water and set aside.
  2. Mix the sugar, tapioca, milk and egg yolks together in a medium saucepan.
  3. Cook on medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a full boil.
  4. Remove from heat, transfer the pudding to a medium bowl, and set in the ice bath.
  5. Chill for at least 1 hour or until pudding cools completely.
  6. To prepare the parfaits: place 3 tablespoons tapioca in a small parfait glass.
  7. Spread one tablespoon of sauce or preserves over the tapioca.
  8. Top with 3 more tablespoons tapioca and 1 more tablespoon sauce or preserves.
  9. Finish with a final layer of 2 tablespoons tapioca.
  10. Repeat with 5 more parfait dishes and garnish with nuts, candies, chocolate pieces, or a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired.