Yema Candy

Yema is a sweet candy that is made from egg yolks, condensed milk and ground peanuts (optional). "Yema" is a Spanish word for egg yolks. I believe this is one of the influences of Spanish rule in the Philippines.

I really like the sweetness of yema especially if it has peanuts in it. However, every Filipino knows it is hard to eat because it is tightly wrapped in cellophane. It is so sticky that you end up eating even the wrapper.

This recipe is very easy to make and instead of making the usual pyramid shape, it is easier to just roll it like a ball and place in mini cupcake wrappers.

Yema Candy

yema candy made of condensed milk, egg yolks and ground peanuts.

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter

• 1 can condensed milk

• 4 egg yolks

• 3 tbsp ground peanuts

1. In a pan combine butter and condensed milk.

2. Stir the egg yolks continuously.

3. Add the ground peanuts.

4. Stir until it does not stick to the pan.

5. Let it cool. Use an ice cream scooper to form a ball.

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Yema Candy