Dragon Fruit Sago Dessert

This dragon fruit sago dessert is the perfect summer treat because it is light, refreshing, and incredibly vibrant. Fresh dragonfruit gives the dessert a naturally beautiful pink color that looks just as stunning as it tastes. The sweetness of the dragonfruit pairs perfectly with the soft, chewy sago pearls. Best of all, this dragon fruit sago dessert recipe is simple to make and perfect for cooling down on warm days.

Why You’ll Love This Dragonfruit Sago Dessert

• Refreshing and light: This chilled dessert is perfect for hot days when you want something cool, hydrating, and not too heavy.
• Naturally beautiful color: The vibrant pink and white dragonfruit make this dessert visually stunning with almost no effort
• Chewy + creamy texture combo: You get the fun chewiness of sago paired with smooth and creamy milk

Ingredients

• 1 cup white-fleshed dragon fruit, diced
  • Mild, tropical fruit base
• 1 cup red-fleshed dragon fruit, diced
  • Mild, tropical fruit base that gives the dessert a beautiful color
• 1 cup nata de coco
  • Adds chewiness
• 1/2 cup reserved nata de coco syrup
  • Sweetened syrup for flavor
• 1 cup milk or evaporated milk
  • Creamy base
• Condensed milk, to taste
  • Adds richness and sweetness
• Ice
  • Makes it refreshing
• Cooked sago pearls
  • Gives it a soft and chewy texture

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Instructions

Cook the sago pearls according to the package instructions. Rinse with cold water and let cool completely.

Cut the red and white dragon fruit into small cubes.

In a large bowl, combine the cooked sago, diced dragon fruit, nata de coco, and reserved nata de coco syrup.

Pour in the milk and add condensed milk to your desired sweetness. Stir until well combined.

Add ice and serve chilled.

Enjoy this refreshing and creamy dragonfruit sago dessert!

Dragon Fruit Sago Dessert Tips

Cook the sago properly. You need to occasionally stir the sago to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.

Let the sago chill before serving. It tastes best when it is chilled.

Adjust sweetness to preference. If it is not sweet enough, add more condensed milk or nata de coco syrup.

Use ripe dragon fruit for a sweeter flavor.

Storage Tips

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Keep the ice separate and add the ice right before serving.

Stir well before serving, as the sago pearls might have settled to the bottom.

Ingredient Substitutions

Condensed milk –> Honey, maple syrup

Milk –> Coconut milk

If you enjoyed this dragon fruit sago recipe, you might also like my mango sago recipe.

Easy Mango Sago (Mango Puree Version)

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