Ingredients:
- 1 cup condensed milk
- 5 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons butter
For caramel compound:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Procedure:
- In a double boiler, heat water, place the upper pan & vanilla and butter.
- Cook over moderate heat until thick in consistency (do not boil)
- Let cool & form into balls.
- Prick yema balls with toothpick and dip into caramel.
- Let yema balls cool and wrap in cellophane individually.
Caramel Procedure:
- In a deep pan, mix together sugar, water, and cream of tartar.
- Bring up to a quick boil until golden in color.
- Take out caramel from heat.