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 mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 50 Pieces
Calories: 46kcal
- 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
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.
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