Tapioca Pearl Pudding with Grilled Peaches and Pistachios

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Place tapioca in a medium bowl and cover with cold water. Let sit 10 minutes to hydrate (the pearls should be doubled in size). Drain and return to bowl.

   Step 2

   Meanwhile, bring half-and-half and cardamom to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in sugar and salt, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring often, until reduced by one-third, 8–10 minutes. Add tapioca and cook until mixture is the consistency of a thick soup, 6–8 minutes. Let cool, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.

   Step 3

   Layer tapioca, peaches, and pistachios in glasses. Chill pudding until cold (it will thicken), about 1 hour.