Easy Yema Spread is made with egg yolks and condensed milk for a delicious sweet treat you'll love as frosting for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies or as a spread for sandwiches and breakfast toasts!
Guys, you're either going to love me or hate me. This yema spread is so addictive; you'll be sitting around with a spoon and consuming the whole 1752-calorie jar in one go. Which I guess is a good or bad thing, depending on how you look at it.
If it weren't so dangerously delicious, I love always keeping this spread handy. It's excellent on cakes, cupcakes, Skyflakes, sandwiches, or toast. And it's so easy to make with only three ingredients and less than 15 minutes of cook time!
What is Yema
Yema is a classic Filipino soft candy made of egg yolks and condensed milk. In this recipe, we added butter to the mixture to give it a spreadable consistency and salt to balance the sweetness.
Cooking steps
- Whisk egg yolks and condensed milk in a bowl until well-blended. I also like adding a small salt pinch to balance the sweetness, but please check if you're using unsalted or salted butter.
- Melt the butter in a pan, and when it begins to liquefy but is still warm, add the egg-milk mixture and stir to combine. Make sure it's NOT hot, as it will cook and curdle the yolks.
- Don't worry if the fat floats on top; it will incorporate with the rest of the ingredients once the mixture begins to thicken. Please do not omit the butter, as it helps for a spreadable consistency.
- After about 8 to 10 minutes, the mixture will begin to thicken. At this point, tend to it religiously and whisk regularly to prevent it from burning at the bottom and clumping.
Helpful tips
- Use a nonstick skillet to make stirring easier. If you don't mind a longer cook time, you can cook the egg-milk mixture in a double boiler for less tending.
- Please don't raise the heat to speed up the process; keep it at medium-low as it can burn quickly.
- For a thicker consistency, cook the mixture longer. Remember that it will continue to thicken as it cools, so take it off the heat a little thinner than you like.
- If you're storing the yema for future use, transfer it to a clean container while it's still warm, as it will thicken as it cools, and spooning it through the small mouth of a mason jar can get pretty sticky and messy. However, let it cool thoroughly before covering the pot, lest the moisture from the steam will ruin the yema.
Yema spread is not only a special sweet treat you'll love, but it also makes great holiday gifts. Check out these FREE canning labels printables on my other blog you can customize, print, and label your homemade gift jars. Enjoy!
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Ingredients
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 4 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons butter
- โ teaspoon salt, optional
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine condensed milk, egg yolks, and salt (if using). Whisk until well-blended and evenly colored.
- In a wide, nonstick pan over medium-low heat, heat butter until slightly melted and still warm (NOT hot).
- Add egg-milk mixture and stir well to combine.
- Cook, stirring regularly and scraping sides and bottom with a spoon, for about 15 minutes or until mixture thickens to a spreadable paste.
- Remove from heat, allow to cool to warm, and transfer to an airtight container. Allow to cool completely before closing with the. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
- Use a nonstick skillet to make stirring easier. If you don't mind a longer cook time, you can cook the egg-milk mixture in a double boiler for less tending.
- Please don't raise the heat to speed up the process; keep it at medium-low as it can burn quickly.For a thicker consistency, cook the mixture longer. Remember that it will continue to thicken as it cools, so take it off the heat a little thinner than you like.
- If you're storing the yema for future use, transfer it to a clean container while it's still warm, as it will thicken as it cools, and spooning it through the small mouth of a mason jar can get pretty sticky and messy. However, let it cool thoroughly before covering the pot, lest the moisture from the steam will ruin the yema.
Nutrition Information
โThis website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.โ
Marielle Martinez says
Tried this one and itโs so good ๐คค might make another batch, for the first one didnt even last the next day ๐ will double the measurements next time. Thank you for the superb easy recipe ๐๐ค
Almira Voigt says
Whenever i need to make new recipe i always search at Kawaling Pinoy....marami na po akong success punoy recipe na gunawa thanks sa Kawaling Pinoy recipes๐๐๐... I want ask po within how many days po pwede i consume ang yema spread... Thanks๐
Emi Estorque says
Thank you for sharing what youve got. I will try this yema spread.
Lalaine Manalo says
Enjoy!
Bing says
I was wondering if I can put nuts, if so, what kind would you suggest?
Lalaine Manalo says
Yes, you can. Maybe ground peanuts?
Pam says
Hello! Nag try ako gumawa pero next day tumigas sya, nagbuo buo. Anu kayang mali?
Lalaine Manalo says
Medyo po titigas siya sa ref dahil po sa lamig.
diane duria says
gusto ko magbussiness nito.pano po b magkuwenta ng nutritional info at gaano kadami ang ilalagay kong soduim sa 1kl yema spread.slamat
Mary Ann Arsolon says
how long it last po?
Lalaine Manalo says
Mga 3 to 5 days sa fridge ๐
Jec says
Hi, Lalaine! Itโs me again.
Iโm just wondering, does the eggs and butter make it too yellowish in color and not brown like dulce de leche? I plan on doing this soon. Thanks!
Lalaine says
Hi Jec,
Yes, the color is more yellow than brown because of the yolks ๐
Ana Liza Obeso says
Hello po, can you help me to start small business? Like your yema spread. Pls teach me how to cook. Thank you
Elsa says
Hello,
What is the shelf life of this?
Thank you
Lalaine says
Hello Elsa
I would say about a week in the fridge. To be honest, I don't really have a definite time frame as it doesn't last more than a few hours in our house, I go through the whole batch in like one sitting ๐
Nestor says
I will surely try this Yema spread. My grandkids will be more than happy to try and taste this very Filipino sweet taste.
Lalaine says
I am sure they'll love this!
Bebs says
Oh this looks just perfect! Creamy and smooth! Can understand how you can finish a whole batch in one go! I could too!
Lalaine says
Thanks, Bebs.
liz says
How much is one serving? Not bad at 219 cal i think. Would love to try this some day!
Lalaine says
One serving is about 2 tablespoons ๐
Lydia Espinosa says
j the recipes you share Are authentic, nothing is missed out and very doable. Thank you, thank you... waiting for the cake....
Lydia Espinosa
Lydia Espinosa says
I love your your Yema spread recipe!j the recipes you share Are authentic, nothing is missed out and very doable. Thank you, thank you... waiting for the cake....
Lydia Espinosa
Lalaine says
Awww, thank you so much, Lydia. You made my day! Yes, I am excited to post the yema cake soon ๐
Lydia Espinosa says
I love your your Yema spread recipe! Thank you for sharing it. I always go to your recipes because they. Are authentic, nothing is missed out and very doable. Thank you, thank you... waiting for the cake....
Lydia Espinosa