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Pastillas de Ube

Published: Jun 24, 2016 · Modified: Jul 10, 2020 by Lalaine Manalo · This post may contain affiliate links

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I have a sweet tooth and will devour with gusto any type of cakes, pies or ice creams I can get my grubby hands on. But as far as candies go, I don't really care too much for chocolates as I'd much rather have our native delicacies such as yema, pastillas and polvoron.

Every time a family or friend goes to the Philippines for a vacation, I always ask my mother to send back a few boxes of these goodies for me. Have you ever tried Lucia's pastillas? OMG, the bomb! I can eat a box of these milk candies in one sitting.

Pastillas de Ube

Unfortunately, as I do eat a box of these milk candies in one sitting, my precious supply doesn't last long enough to get replenished on time. It's not like I have a family or friend who goes to the Philippines every week, right?

Fortunately, I've learned how to make pastillas at home and I am now able to satisfy cravings year long. These soft, chewy treats are so easy to whip up, I have different flavors lying around the house, or stashed somewhere safe from G, any given day.

If want your very own batch, you can try these pastillas de leche or these no-cook caramel. And of course, these pastillas de ube.

Enjoy!

Pastillas de Ube

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Pastillas de Ube

Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 50 Pieces
Author: Lalaine Manalo

Ingredients

  • 1 16 ounces package frozen grated ube, thawed
  • 1 14 ounces can condensed milk
  • 1 cup powdered milk I used Nido
  • zest of 1 lime
  • ½ cup sugar

Equipment

  • cellophane or Japanese paper cut into 3 x 3-inch squares

Instructions

  • In a nonstick skillet over medium low heat, combine grated ube and condensed milk. Cook, stirring regularly, for about 8 to 10 minutes or until thickened.
  • Add powdered milk and lime zest, stirring to combine. Continue to cook until mixture can be pulled away from pan in one soft ball. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Using a teaspoon, divide mixture and shape each portion into logs of about 1-inch long. Roll pastillas in sugar until fully coated. Wrap each piece in Japanese paper or cellophane.
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  1. papamo says

    February 24, 2019 at 8:43 pm

    lol

    Reply
  2. Zenaida Schnell says

    November 29, 2018 at 2:08 pm

    It looks good and quite easy to make. I will give it a try. Thanks

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      November 29, 2018 at 8:28 pm

      Enjoy!

      Reply
  3. shirley says

    April 10, 2017 at 4:40 pm

    how long the pastillas will last before it will be destroy? and it is safe to use food coloring and essence like ube essence?

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      April 14, 2017 at 10:28 pm

      The pastillas should be good in the fridge for about 3 to 4 days. Just make sure they're stored in an airtight container so they'll keep their soft texture as long as possible. Yes, you can add food flavorings and coloring as you like 🙂

      Reply
  4. aileen says

    September 13, 2016 at 10:39 pm

    Hi. Can I replace grated ube with powdered ube? If yes, how much powdered ube should I use? Thanks a lot! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      September 13, 2016 at 11:26 pm

      Hello Aileen

      Just reconstitute the powdered ube according to package directions and then use the amount specified in the recipe, 16 ounces 🙂

      Reply
  5. Pat P says

    September 13, 2016 at 5:33 am

    How many grams is it per pastillas? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      September 13, 2016 at 9:16 am

      I am sorry I wouldn't know, I didn't weigh them.

      Reply
  6. Jeff says

    September 11, 2016 at 1:35 pm

    I tried making this. Great recipe! Just the right sweetness. Although mine started getting wet after coating in sugar. Any suggestions? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      September 11, 2016 at 4:08 pm

      I have that problem, too, especially when it's a hot day. Let me do a research on that and will let you know 🙂

      Reply

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