A Filipino custard candy made from egg yolks, milk, and sugar, cooked until thick, rolled into small balls, and wrapped in cellophane. Sweet and creamy, yema is also used as a filling and topping for cakes and pastries, and is a nostalgic childhood treat.
Yema
The iconic Filipino dessert has evolved far beyond the traditional roll, inspiring frozen, matcha-infused, sugar-free and contemporary interpretations across Manila.
Celebrated young chef Don Baldosano traveled to four places that helped shape his menu—and a better understanding of our cuisine.
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