Yema Balls

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

By Dave Smith
@DaveSSmith1

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

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3 Tbsp

butter, unsalted
1 can(s)

sweetened condensed milk
3

egg yolk
3 Tbsp

peanuts, dry roasted, chopped

How to Make Yema Balls

Step-by-Step

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!