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Filipino TAHO Dessert with Arnibal Syrup (Brown Sugar Syrup) and Tapioca Pearls

Silken tofu layered with an aromatic and comforting, warm brown sugar syrup, and topped with bouncy tapioca pearls makes this authentic Filipino dessert a craving for all times.
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Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: 30 minutes or less, arnibal, brown sugar syrup, sago, silken tofu, taho, tapioca pearls
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 278kcal

Equipment

  • Small saucepan (for syrup)
  • Medium pot (for cooking tapioca)
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Spoon to scoop silken tofu
  • Serving cups or dessert bowls
  • Ladle and spoon

Ingredients

Tofu Layer:

  • 1 16 oz block silken tofu store-bought, unsweetened, chilled

For the Arnibal Syrup (Elevated with a Touch of Vanilla):

  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt

Tapioca Preparation

Instructions

Cook the Tapioca Pearls

  • Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium pot.
    4-5 cups water
  • Add the tapioca pearls and stir immediately to prevent clumping.
    ½ cup tapioca pearls
  • Boil for about 15–20 minutes until pearls are mostly translucent, stirring occasionally.
  • Turn off the heat, cover the pot, and let the pearls sit for another 10-15 minutes until totally translucent. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
  • Tip: For extra sweetness, you can soak the cooked pearls in a spoonful of arnibal syrup.

Making Brown Sugar Arnibal Syrup

  • In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar and ½ cup of water.
    1 cup dark brown sugar, ½ cup water
  • Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  • Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Let it simmer for about 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened but still pourable. Set aside to cool slightly.
    ½ tsp pure vanilla extract, Pinch of sea salt

Assemble the Taho Dessert

  • Spoon warm or chilled tofu into serving cups.
    1 16 oz block silken tofu
  • Layer in a spoonful of cooked tapioca pearls.
  • Drizzle generously with arnibal syrup.
  • Repeat layers or top with more syrup as desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Filipino TAHO Dessert with Arnibal Syrup (Brown Sugar Syrup) and Tapioca Pearls
Amount per Serving
Calories
278
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
0.01
g
0
%
Sodium
 
29
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
76
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
71
g
24
%
Fiber
 
0.2
g
1
%
Sugar
 
54
g
60
%
Protein
 
0.1
g
0
%
Calcium
 
57
mg
6
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.