Filipino•indulgent
Pastillas de Ube
Ube Pastillas are soft and creamy Filipino milk candies loaded with purple yam flavor. They're a delicious sweet treat perfect for anytime cravings or gift-giving.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 50 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 package (16 ounces) frozen grated ube, thawed
- 1 can (14 ounces) condensed milk
- 1 cup full-cream powdered milk (Nido)
- zest of 1 lime
- 1/2 cup sugar
- cellophane or Japanese paper (cut into 3 x 3-inch squares)
Instructions
- 1
In a nonstick skillet over medium low heat, combine grated ube and condensed milk. Cook, stirring regularly, for about 8 to 10 minutes or until thickened.
- 2
Add powdered milk and lime zest, stirring to combine. Continue to cook until mixture can be pulled away from the pan in one soft ball.
- 3
Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- 4
Using a teaspoon, divide mixture and shape each portion into logs of about 1-inch long. Roll pastillas in sugar until fully coated.
- 5
Wrap each piece in Japanese paper or cellophane.