Created by TwisSis on April 30, 2016
Step 1: Beat egg & milk in a med saucepan w/a wire whisk until well-blended. Stir in sugar & tapioca. Let stand 5 min.
Step 2: Bring to full rolling boil on med heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Pour into med bowl. Place plastic wrap directly on surface of pudding.
Step 3: Refrigerate 1 hr or until cooled (Pudding thickens as it cools). When fully cooled, gently stir in whipped topping.
Step 4: TO SERVE: Divide pudding equally into 6 serving dishes (ramekins work well). Add 1/2 tbsp jam (or preserves) to ea serving & stir slightly to swirl. Top w/a sliced & fanned fresh strawberry, if using as an optional garnish.