Yema

5 from 2 votes

Yema are irresistible treats with luscious custard centers and melt-in-your-mouth caramel shells. Perfect for sweet cravings or holiday gift giving.

Prep Time20

Cook Time1

Total Time1 20

Servings: servings

Calories: 219kcal

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.

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.