Filipino Dessert Recipes

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Yemas

Ingredients :

  • 12 egg yolks
  • 1 can (410 mL) condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar, for coating
  • cellophane, for wrapping
(Cooking Measurements)

Cooking Procedures :

  1. Combine the egg yolks and condensed milk in a saucepan (preferably nonstick). Stir continuously over low heat for about 30 minutes or until firm.
  2. Transfer to a plate and let it cool before forming into balls. Scoop out about 1 tbsp. of the mixture and shape into a small ball. Continue with the remaining of the mixture.
  3. Place sugar in a bowl and roll the yemas ball to coat them. Place each candy in the middle of a squared cellophane, gather all four corners and twist together to secure. Alternatively, place coated balls into an airtight container.
  4. Makes about 20 candies.

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