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Yema

This is a traditional Filipino dessert

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.