A milk sweet from San Miguel, Bulacan, traditionally made with carabao milk and wrapped in cut-paper frills. Serve it with hot tea.
Pastillas de Leche (Filipino Milk Candy)
Ingredients
Scales from a half to a double batch; give a bigger batch a little more time.
- 1 ⅓ cups (397 g)sweetened condensed milk, one 14-oz can
- 1 ⅓ cups (200 g)whole milk powder, sifted
- 1 tsplemon or calamansi juice
- ½ cup (100 g)sugar, for rolling
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Instructions
- Warm the condensed milk in a nonstick pan over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring, just until loosened. Do not let it brown.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the citrus juice, then add the milk powder a third at a time, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
- Let the dough cool until you can handle it, about 10 minutes. Dust your hands with sugar if it sticks.
- Roll teaspoon-sized pieces into short logs about 2 inches (5 cm) long, then roll each in sugar.
- Let the logs dry on a tray for 20 minutes, then wrap each in a strip of paper with fringed ends.
Tips
- Use fresh, free-flowing milk powder so there are no lumps.
- Warm the condensed milk gently; high heat scorches it.
- Add a pinch of salt for a more balanced sweetness.
- Good with hot tea.
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Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make pastillas de leche (filipino milk candy)?
Plan on 25 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, plus 30 minutes to chill. The recipe makes 24 candies.
How should I store pastillas de leche (filipino milk candy)?
Keep airtight at room temperature up to 1 week; refrigerate in humid weather.
Can I make pastillas de leche (filipino milk candy) ahead?
It is at its best the day it is made; prepare it a few hours before serving.
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Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 24 servings this recipe makes.
Whole recipe (24 servings): ~1392 cal · 41g fat · 223g carbs · 38g protein · 226g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
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