yema balls

Name: Yema Balls
Ingredients: 3 tablespoon(s) butter, unsalted; 1 can(s) sweetened condensed milk; 3 - egg yolk; 3 tablespoon(s) peanuts, dry roasted, chopped

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Dave Smith

Myrtle Beach, SC

Updated on May 27, 2013

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.

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter, unsalted
1 can sweetened condensed milk
3 - egg yolk
3 tablespoons peanuts, dry roasted, chopped

How To Make yema balls

Step 1

Place the butter in a heated saucepan and allow to melt

Step 2

Stir-in the condensed milk and allow to cook for 3 minutes
Step 3

Add the egg yolks then continue stirring for 2 minutes
Step 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.
Step 5

Turn-off the heat and allow the mixture to cool down
Step 6

When the temperature of the mixture is tolerable, scoop a spoonful then roll with your hands to form a sphere (ball shape).
Step 7

Transfer to a serving dish and apply your desired presentation
Step 8

Serve. Share and Enjoy!
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