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Pastillas, also known as pastillas de leche, is a famous sweet treat coated in sugar and loved by many in the Philippines. You can make this candy without cooking, or quickly cook it to create delicious, aromatic pieces of candy. Follow the instructions below to learn how to make pastillas candy.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of powdered milk
- 1 can (about 400g) of sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable butter
Steps
How to Make Pastillas Candy Without Cooking
Pour powdered milk and sweetened condensed milk into a bowl. Simply add 2 cups of powdered milk and 1 can (about 400g) of sweetened condensed milk into the bowl. With these ingredients, you can make 80 pieces of candy.
Mix the powdered milk and sweetened condensed milk thoroughly. The mixture will be thick and difficult to stir, so be patient and use a sturdy, heavy spoon.
Add vegetable butter to the mixture. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable butter to the mixture, or you can use animal butter. This will add a richer flavor to the candy. Mix the butter with the other ingredients.
Shape the candy into round or cylindrical pieces. Shape the pastillas candy into any shape you like; you can form them into round or cylindrical shapes like other types of candy. Just use your hands to shape the candy into your preferred form. You can wear gloves if desired. Place the shaped pieces of candy onto a plate.
Pour sugar onto a plate. Pour half a cup of sugar onto another plate.
Roll the pastillas pieces in sugar. Make sure the candies are evenly coated in sugar.
Wrap the candies in plastic wrap. You can cut the wrap beforehand to get the desired shape. Then, place each pastillas piece into the wrap and seal it.
Presentation. Arrange the candies on a decorative plate and enjoy. You can serve the candies as a dessert or as a snack anytime you like.
Cooking Pastillas
Stir together condensed milk, powdered milk, and sugar in a small pan. Ensure that you mix the ingredients thoroughly while heating until a thick mixture forms.
Bring the mixture to a boil.
Add butter. Continue stirring the mixture to combine evenly.
Remove the pot from the stove. Once the pot is off the heat, pour the mixture into a bowl. Allow it to cool for at least 5-10 minutes, until it's warm enough to touch but still slightly hot.
Shape the candy. Use your hands or a knife to form the mixture into bite-sized pieces. You can shape the candy into round, cylindrical, cubic, or any form you prefer. You can make around 80 pieces of candy.
Gently roll the candy through sugar. Do this by hand to ensure each candy piece is evenly coated with a thin layer of sugar.
Wrap the candy in cellophane paper. Place each candy in the center of a square piece of paper, then roll the paper into a cylinder or any shape you like, securing both ends around the candy.
Enjoy. You can indulge in this delicious candy at any time of the day.
Tips
- For the candy-making method, you can first heat a can of unsweetened condensed milk before adding powdered milk and sweetened condensed milk. This will make the pastillas richer and give it a whiter color.
Things You Need
- Bowl
- Cellophane
