Yeah, yeah, yema!
This Filipino candy is an absolute favorite of many kids and kids-at-heart, not only because of its creamy, custardy taste or its low price, but also because it can be transformed into different kinds of desserts!
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Are you obsessed with yema? Take a look at this list of yema desserts and treats from all over the metro that will awaken your love for the delicious, custard candy!
Remilly’s Yema Cake
Nothing cures those yema cravings better than a whole yema cake from Remilly’s! They offer various flavors to choose from, such as Yema Pastillas Cake and Yema Ube Cake. They also have Yema Mango, Yema Caramel, Yema Choco, and the classic Yema Cake!
Malabon Food Cravings
Pancit Malabon, Crispy Pata, Puto Pie, Authentic Quekiam, Rellenong Bangus—find all of these and more at Malabon Food Cravings! Try their Yema Palitaw and Sapin-Sapin with Yema for a yummy twist on your favorite kakanin (generally, sweets made of glutinous rice)!
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Metro Manila
Rachel’s Black Kutsinta
Do you love kakanin? Then you’ll surely go crazy over Rachel’s Black Kutsinta paired with Yema dip! It’s the perfect snack and dessert to go with coffee. And if you feel bitin with the dip, you can also buy their Yema spread!
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24 Saint Ignatius St., Marikina
Slice Cafe Ph
Slice Cafe Ph has a lot to offer, from hearty breakfast plates to healthy dishes to heavenly desserts! Their Salted Choco Yema Cupcake is simply addicting, but if that’s not enough for you, we suggest their Double Yema Cake!
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44 General Luna Street, Bambang, Taguig
Desserts & Pastries by Hizon
Looking through their menu is like discovering a gold mine of delicious pastries, including a whole variety of Yema treats! They offer Yema Macarons in Ube, Pandan, and Classic flavors, and their Yema Crumble Ensyamada is filled with delectable cream cheese. But wait, there’s more! They also have Yema Pastel, Mini Yema Cheese Bread, and Eclairs in Ube Yema flavor!
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Metro Manila
Pufft Doughnuts
Get a hold of those napkins because these donuts from Pufft are absolutely stuffed with rich, delicious filling! Their Yema y Pastillas Donuts are the cure for sweet tooth cravings but don’t miss out on their best-sellers—Strawberry Nini, Belgian Fudge Brownies, and the Stronut Box!
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Makati
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