Yema is a type of soft candy in the Philippines made from egg yolks and condensed milk. It is perhaps the most popular candy back home and most of the kids during the old days most probably have this on their favourites list.
Yema is a type of soft candy in the Philippines made from egg yolks and condensed milk. It is perhaps the most popular candy back home and most of the kids during the old days most probably have this on their favourites list. In the Philippines we barely make them as it can be purchased on sari sari stores at a very cheap price but I am not sure if that is the case now a days.
There are many ways to prepare it, some present it in a pyramid shape covered in cellophane, some coat it with melted sugar, others add additional flavours to it and there is even a cake version of it, today we will be making it in spherical shapes as we don’t have cellophane handy, with this version you will need to roll it in sugar so it does not stick together.
Yema is a type of soft candy in the Philippines made from egg yolks and condensed milk. It is perhaps the most popular candy back home and most of the kids during the old days most probably have this on their favourites list.
Melt butter in sauce pan then pour condensed milk, cook in low heat for 5 minutes
Add egg yolks while continuously mixing for 2 minutes
Add peanuts, bring heat to medium then continue to stir for 20 minutes or until mixture becomes very thick.
Place white sugar in a plate
Remove from heat and let it cool. Once cooled down pinch a small ball from the mixture then shape them into balls and roll into the plate with sugar to coat.
I have never had these balls, but just looking at the ingredients I am already loving it…you cannot go wrong with egg yolks and condensed milk… I hope you are having a wonderful week Raymund 🙂
hi, ive tried several brands of condensed milk but it seems my yema recipe is too sweet. how can i lessen the sweetness? can i add water to it or evap milk? tnx
Thank you so much, I had a friend from the Philippines and her mom would make these for us all the time. I’ve lost touch with that Friend and forgot the name of the dessert, finally found it.
Yes this is shelf stable but since this is a home made one there are no preservatives. Condensed milk often have preservatives but with the use of egg yolks, I would not recommend it to be on shelf for more than 4 days.
I don’t think I’ve had this, and certainly have never made it. Looks wonderful! Sweet, and deep flavor. Thanks!
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THOSE look insanely tasty! I am so on board… If I could eat nuts and dairy! LOL!
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They look so delish! Our Brazilian version is called Peanut Brigadeiros.
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I have never had these balls, but just looking at the ingredients I am already loving it…you cannot go wrong with egg yolks and condensed milk…
I hope you are having a wonderful week Raymund 🙂
Yema balls sound interesting. All the best things start with condensed milk, don’t they?
Oh Man this look great! I actually love anything made with condensed milk and then you go and add the egg yolk and peanuts. Love these!
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hi, ive tried several brands of condensed milk but it seems my yema recipe is too sweet. how can i lessen the sweetness? can i add water to it or evap milk? tnx
Water and evap wouls make it runny.
Are the peanuts optional?
Yes it is, you can also swap it with other nuts
Gonna make it as a request… thankful that I’ve found yours. Thank you for sharing us your recipe
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Thank you so much, I had a friend from the Philippines and her mom would make these for us all the time. I’ve lost touch with that Friend and forgot the name of the dessert, finally found it.
Hi! Please advise the size/quantity of condensed milk to use for this recipe. Many thanks in advance…
Apologies for missing this out, updated the recipe now
is this shelf stable or does it need to be refrigerated? i know yema in the philippines is not in the refrigerated section
Yes this is shelf stable but since this is a home made one there are no preservatives. Condensed milk often have preservatives but with the use of egg yolks, I would not recommend it to be on shelf for more than 4 days.