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 min
- Cook time
- 1 hr
- Yield
- 12 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 10 egg yolks
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- Zest from 1 lime
- 1 cup sugar
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine egg yolks, condensed milk and lime zest. Stir together until well-blended.
- 2
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.
- 3
Remove from heat and allow to cool. Shape into 1-inch balls.
- 4
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.
- 5
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.
- 6
Allow to cool and wrap individually in cellophane.