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dark cherry sago dessert drink

Creamy Dark Cherry Tapioca Dessert Drink (Cherry Sago)

This dark cherry tapioca drink is rich, indulgent, and a cherry sago drink that is all sunny day vibes! Inspired by black cherry ice cream, creamy dessert drinks, and sago pearls, this drink is a dreamy fusion of flavor and texture.
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Course: beverages, Dessert, Drinks
Keyword: cherries, cherry sauce, condensed milk, dark cherry, evaporated milk, milk, sago, tapioca, tapioca drink, tapioca pearls
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 289kcal

Equipment

  • Immersion Hand Blender or blender (for making the cherry sauce)
  • bowl to microwave the cherries for cherry sauce or use a pot on the stove
  • small pot (for boiling the sago)
  • mixing spoon
  • strainer
  • Serving glasses

Ingredients

For the Homemade Cherry Sauce:

  • 1 cup frozen dark cherries
  • 1 tbsp blue agave syrup
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice optional, enhances cherry flavor

For the Sago/Tapioca Pearls:

  • ½ cup small tapioca pearls or sago
  • 4 cups water for boiling

For the Creamy Base:

  • ½ cup evaporated milk
  • ¼ cup condensed milk adjust for sweetness
  • ½ cup milk of choice almond, oat, coconut, or regular milk

For Assembly & Toppings:

  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • whole dark cherries for topping
  • boba balls optional
  • nata de coco optional

Instructions

Cook the Tapioca Pearls (or Sago)

  • Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a small pot.
    4 cups water
  • Add ½ cup tapioca pearls and cook according to package instructions (typically 10–15 minutes), stirring occasionally. Steep for 8 minutes until translucent.
    Strain and rinse under cold water to prevent sticking.
    ½ cup small tapioca pearls
    translucent tapioca pearls

Make the Homemade Cherry Sauce

  • Combine frozen dark cherries and blue agave syrup. Microwave for two minutes, or heat in a saucepan.
    1 cup frozen dark cherries, 1 tbsp blue agave syrup, ½ teaspoon lemon juice
    frozen dark cherries in bowl
  • Use your Breville Immersion Hand Blender to blend the cherries into a smooth cherry sauce. Let the sauce cool down.
    homemade easy cherry sauce

Prepare the Creamy Base

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together evaporated milk, condensed milk, and your milk of choice until smooth.
    ½ cup evaporated milk, ¼ cup condensed milk, ½ cup milk of choice

Assemble the Drink

  • Put ice in serving glasses and add lots of cooked tapioca pearls. Add the creamy milk mixture.
    1 cup ice cubes, whole dark cherries
    big mason jar full of ice evaporated milk and tapioca pearls
  • Then, add the cherry sauce.
    Top with whole dark cherries for extra texture and flavor.
    Stir, sip, and enjoy your Creamy Dark Cherry Sago Dessert Drink.
    huge mason jar full of dark cherry tapioca dessert drink creamy milks and topped with dark cherries

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Creamy Dark Cherry Tapioca Dessert Drink (Cherry Sago)
Amount per Serving
Calories
289
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
26
mg
9
%
Sodium
 
117
mg
5
%
Potassium
 
350
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
 
52
g
17
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
29
g
32
%
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
 
675
IU
14
%
Vitamin C
 
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
 
255
mg
26
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.