ALTON BROWN'S TAPIOCA PUDDING

Steps:

• Place tapioca in a medium mixing bowl along with the water, cover, and let stand overnight.
• Drain water from tapioca.
• Place the tapioca into a slow cooker along with the milk, heavy cream, and salt.
• Cook on high for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and sugar.
• Temper small amounts of the tapioca into the egg mixture until you have added at least 1 cup; add this back into the remaining tapioca in the slow cooker.
• Add the lemon zest and stir to combine.
• Cook for an additional 15 minutes, stirring at least once.
• Transfer the pudding to a bowl and cover the surface with plastic wrap.
• Allow to cool at room temperature for 1 hour and then place in the refrigerator until thoroughly chilled.