Description
A creamy and refreshing Strawberry Boba Recipe made with milk, strawberry syrup, and chewy tapioca pearls. This homemade strawberry milk tea is sweet, smooth, and easy to prepare for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup fresh milk
- 2 tbsp evaporated milk
- Ice, as needed (crushed or cubes)
- 2 tbsp + 2 tsp strawberry syrup
- 4 1/4 cups water
- 1/4 cup tapioca pearls
- 2 tbsp natural cane sugar
Instructions
- Bring 4 1/4 cups of water to a rolling boil in a pot over high heat. Slowly pour in the tapioca pearls while stirring gently to prevent clumping.
- Lower the heat to medium and cook the pearls for about 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once cooked, turn off the heat and let the pearls rest in the hot water with the lid closed for another 30 minutes to fully cook through.
- Drain the pearls in a strainer and rinse them under cold running water to stop the cooking process and remove excess starch.
- Transfer the pearls to a bowl, mix with 2 tbsp natural cane sugar, and cover to cool at room temperature.
- In a blender, combine 1/2 cup fresh milk, 2 tbsp evaporated milk, and ice. For a pink-colored drink, add 2 tbsp strawberry syrup during blending and blend until smooth.
- Pour the milk mixture into a serving glass, drizzle 2 tsp strawberry syrup over the top, and add the cooked tapioca pearls at the bottom.
- Stir gently, insert a wide straw, and enjoy your homemade Strawberry Boba Recipe immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh or store-bought strawberry syrup depending on preference.
- Adjust sweetness by changing the amount of syrup or sugar coating on the pearls.
- For a vegan version, substitute milk with oat or almond milk.
- Always cook tapioca pearls fresh for the best chewy texture.
- Layer syrup in the glass for a beautiful pink ombré effect.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 350 ml)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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