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Pastillas de Ube

Ube Pastillas are soft and creamy Filipino milk candies loaded with purple yam flavor. They're a delicious sweet treat perfect for anytime cravings or gift-giving.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 50 Pieces
Calories: 46kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 package (16 ounces) frozen grated ube, thawed
  • 1 can (14 ounces) condensed milk
  • 1 cup full-cream powdered milk (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 the 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 0.001g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 0.03mg