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Yema
Yema are irresistible treats with luscious custard centers and melt-in-your-mouth caramel shells. Perfect for sweet cravings or holiday gift giving.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 219 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Ingredients
- 10 egg yolks
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- Zest from 1 lime
- 1 cup sugar
Equipment
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine egg yolks, condensed milk and lime zest. Stir together until well-blended.
- In a non-stick pan over low heat, transfer egg and milk mixture. Cook, stirring regularly, until thick enough to form shape. Continuously scrape bottom and sides of pan to prevent burning.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool. Shape into 1-inch balls.
- In a thick-bottomed pan over medium heat, add sugar and level evenly. Repeatedly move pan over flames and gently swirl to prevent sugar from burning on spots and to distribute melting liquid. Continue to cook until sugar liquefies and caramelizes.
- When sugar has turned to caramel, drop custard ball one by one and turn gently to coat. With a fork, immediately remove coated yema and place in a single layer on an aluminum pan or any non-stick baking sheet.
- Allow to cool and wrap individually in cellophane.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Use a small cookie scoop or teaspoon to portion the custard evenly. Insert a toothpick in the center of the balls to safely and quickly dip them in caramel syrup.
- You can also use a fork to remove them from the caramel, allowing the liquid gold to drip off.
Nutrition Information
Calories
219kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
173mg
(58%)
Sodium
49mg
(2%)
Potassium
139mg
(4%)
Sugar
35g
(70%)
Vitamin A
305IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
113mg
(11%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 219
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 219kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 173mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 139mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 305IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 113mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.