Step 1: Soak the tapioca in 1 cup of the milk, cover and refrigerate overnight.
Step 2: The tapioca will have absorbed most of the milk.
Step 3: In the morning, pour the remaining 2 cups of milk into a 2-quart heavy bottomed saucepan.
Step 4: Add the soaked tapioca to the saucepan.
Step 5: Turn heat to low.
Step 6: Add eggs, salt, sugar, and cinnamon.
Step 7: Turn heat to medium.
Step 8: Whisking continuously for about 15 minutes, or until the mixture thickens.
Step 9: Remove from heat.
Step 10: Add vanilla and butter.
Step 11: Cool slightly, then spoon the pudding into tall tulip glasses.
Step 12: Garnish with a grind of fresh nutmeg.
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