Easy to make Yema

Submitted by demi_quinn

"legend has it that yema balls were first made during the spanish era . they found a way to use up the excess yolk while the egg whites are used for the foundation of churches. (looking at the size and number of churches here, there must be a lot of yema balls made) . *this is usually served wrapped in colored cellophane. this is also very sweet. i really dont know how long it takes to make and how many servings."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 20

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

directions

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.