How to make Yema

Ingredient: 

• 12 egg yolks
• 1 can (410 mL) condensed milk
• 1/2 cup gran for coating
• cellophane, for wrapping

Cooking Procedures :

1. Combine the egg yolks and condensed milk in a saucepan (preferably nonstick). Stir continuously over low heat for about 30 minutes or until firm.
2. Transfer to a plate and let it cool before forming into balls. Scoop out about 1 tbsp. of the mixture and shape into a small ball. Continue with the remaining of the mixture.
3. Place sugar in a bowl and roll the yemas ball to coat them. Place each candy in the middle of a squared cellophane, gather all four corners and twist together to secure. Alternatively, place coated balls into an airtight container.
4. Makes about 20 candies.

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.