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Easy Yema Spread

Published: Jul 5, 2018 · Modified: Dec 29, 2020 by Lalaine Manalo · This post may contain affiliate links

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Easy Yema Spread 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!

yema in glass jars
Easy Yema Spread

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 consume 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 keeping this spread handy at all times. It's excellent on cakes, cupcakes, Skyflakes, sandwiches, or toasts. And it's so easy to make with only three ingredients and less than 15 minutes of cook time!

condensed milk, butter, and egg yolks in separate bowls

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.

cooking yema spread in a nonstick skillet

Cooking steps

  • Whisk egg yolks and condensed milk in a bowl until well-blended. I like to add a small pinch of salt as well to balance the sweetness, but please check first if you're using unsalted or salted butter.
  • Melt the butter in a pan and when it begins to liquify but 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 from clumping.

spreading yema on a slice of wheat bread on a white plate

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.
  • Don't raise the heat to speed up the process; keep it at medium-low as it can burn pretty 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 first before covering the jar lest the moisture from the steam will ruin the yema.

Easy Yema Spread in a glass mason jar

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!

More delicious yema sweets to try

  • Yema Candy
  • Brazo de Mercedes
  • Yema Bread Rolls
yema in glass jars
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4.6 from 20 votes

Easy Yema Spread

Easy Yema Spread 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!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 219kcal
Author: Lalaine Manalo

Ingredients

  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt, optional
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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 airtight container. Allow to cool completely before closing with lid. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Notes

  • 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.
  • Nutritional info calculated at 2 tablespoons per serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 94mg | Potassium: 200mg | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Vitamin C: 1.3mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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  1. Emi Estorque says

    October 13, 2020 at 3:50 am

    5 stars
    Thank you for sharing what youve got. I will try this yema spread.

    Reply
    • Lalaine Manalo says

      December 29, 2020 at 5:25 pm

      Enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Bing says

    June 08, 2020 at 8:57 pm

    I was wondering if I can put nuts, if so, what kind would you suggest?

    Reply
    • Lalaine Manalo says

      December 29, 2020 at 5:25 pm

      Yes, you can. Maybe ground peanuts?

      Reply
  3. Pam says

    May 19, 2020 at 12:16 am

    Hello! Nag try ako gumawa pero next day tumigas sya, nagbuo buo. Anu kayang mali?

    Reply
    • Lalaine Manalo says

      December 29, 2020 at 5:26 pm

      Medyo po titigas siya sa ref dahil po sa lamig.

      Reply
  4. diane duria says

    January 11, 2020 at 7:51 am

    gusto ko magbussiness nito.pano po b magkuwenta ng nutritional info at gaano kadami ang ilalagay kong soduim sa 1kl yema spread.slamat

    Reply
  5. Mary Ann Arsolon says

    April 25, 2019 at 5:28 am

    how long it last po?

    Reply
    • Lalaine Manalo says

      April 25, 2019 at 6:26 am

      Mga 3 to 5 days sa fridge 🙂

      Reply
  6. Jec says

    August 16, 2018 at 7:33 pm

    Hi, Lalaine! It’s me again.

    I’m 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!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      August 18, 2018 at 11:27 am

      Hi Jec,

      Yes, the color is more yellow than brown because of the yolks 🙂

      Reply
  7. Elsa says

    July 16, 2018 at 2:19 pm

    Hello,
    What is the shelf life of this?
    Thank you

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      July 17, 2018 at 2:49 am

      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 🙁

      Reply
  8. Nestor says

    July 06, 2018 at 8:46 am

    I will surely try this Yema spread. My grandkids will be more than happy to try and taste this very Filipino sweet taste.

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      July 06, 2018 at 8:48 pm

      I am sure they'll love this!

      Reply
  9. Bebs says

    July 06, 2018 at 7:23 am

    5 stars
    Oh this looks just perfect! Creamy and smooth! Can understand how you can finish a whole batch in one go! I could too!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      July 06, 2018 at 8:48 pm

      Thanks, Bebs.

      Reply
  10. liz says

    July 06, 2018 at 7:02 am

    How much is one serving? Not bad at 219 cal i think. Would love to try this some day!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      July 06, 2018 at 12:23 pm

      One serving is about 2 tablespoons 🙂

      Reply
  11. Lydia Espinosa says

    July 06, 2018 at 12:57 am

    5 stars
    j the recipes you share Are authentic, nothing is missed out and very doable. Thank you, thank you... waiting for the cake....
    Lydia Espinosa

    Reply
  12. Lydia Espinosa says

    July 06, 2018 at 12:56 am

    5 stars
    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

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      July 06, 2018 at 1:14 am

      Awww, thank you so much, Lydia. You made my day! Yes, I am excited to post the yema cake soon 🙂

      Reply
  13. Lydia Espinosa says

    July 06, 2018 at 12:54 am

    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

    Reply

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