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Easy Yema Recipe

Our favorite Filipino dessert candy made easy at home!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: Yema
Servings: 5
Calories: 408kcal

Equipment

  • Cooking Pan

Ingredients

  • 6 pcs egg yolk
  • 1 can (390 grams) condensed milk
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 5 tbsp chopped peanuts

Instructions

  • In a cooking pan, add-in butter and melt in low heat.
  • Add-in the condensed milk, chopped peanuts, and egg yolks. Cook until very thick while stirring continuously.
  • Transfer to a plate and let it cool.
  • Slice the thick mixture into sections (about 1 to 2 inch intervals, depending on how large you want each piece) horizontally and vertically. Roll each formed section into a ball.
  • Optional: You may fill a plate or bowl with white sugar and roll the yema balls to coat. Serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Easy Yema Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 408 Calories from Fat 192
% Daily Value*
Fat 21.3g33%
Saturated Fat 9.8g61%
Cholesterol 290mg97%
Sodium 143mg6%
Potassium 377mg11%
Carbohydrates 44.6g15%
Fiber 0.8g3%
Sugar 42.9g48%
Protein 11.8g24%
Calcium 258mg26%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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