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yema balls

(1 rating)
DaveSSmith1 avatar
Recipe by
Dave Smith
@DaveSSmith1
Myrtle Beach, SC

Yema is a type of custard candy made from egg yolks and condensed milk. This is a common Filipino dessert and one of the easiest to make. The ingredients needed are readily available and this does not require a lot of cooking and preparation time.

(1 rating)

Ingredients For yema balls

  • 3 Tbsp
    butter, unsalted
  • 1 can
    sweetened condensed milk
  • 3
    egg yolk
  • 3 Tbsp
    peanuts, dry roasted, chopped

How To Make yema balls

  • 1
    Place the butter in a heated saucepan and allow to melt
  • 2
    Stir-in the condensed milk and allow to cook for 3 minutes
  • 3
    Add the egg yolks then continue stirring for 2 minutes
  • 4
    Set the heat to medium and put-in the chopped peanuts then stir until the mixture becomes thick (about 15 to 20 minutes). Adjust heat to low when texture is about to be achieved.
  • 5
    Turn-off the heat and allow the mixture to cool down
  • 6
    When the temperature of the mixture is tolerable, scoop a spoonful then roll with your hands to form a sphere (ball shape).
  • 7
    Transfer to a serving dish and apply your desired presentation
  • 8
    Serve. Share and Enjoy!
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