Friday, July 20, 2007

Yema: A Filipino Dessert


Yema is a popular Filipino dessert and is very easy to prepare. Kids and even adults enjoy this sweet tasting candy wrapped in colorful cellophane.



Ingredients


yema

1 cup condensed milk
5 egg yolks
1/2 cup mashed potatoes
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 tablespoon butter


syrup

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Procedure
  1. combine all the ingredients for the yema and cook until the mixture is thick.
  2. set aside and cool.
  3. roll into balls of about 1 inch in diameter.
  4. Prepare the syrup: blend all the ingredients for the syrup.
  5. Bring to a boil until syrup is caramel-colored.
  6. insert a toothpick into the yema ball and dip into the syrup.
  7. cool on greased baking pan.

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