A taste of Filipino's desserts.... Chocolate yema balls and Polvorinas..

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Now is summer time here in the Philippines. The weather is hot, the sun is high and all the children are mostly at home or outside playing. Here are two delicious typically Filipino's desserts with a twist, which your children might enjoy preparing and eating too. And it would keep them busy and away from bathing under the sun's heat. I hope you'll like them. Recipe 1: "Chocolate Yema Balls" Ingredients: 3/4 cup condensed milk 1 1/2 tablespoon cocoapowder, unsweetened 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 50 g peanuts, ground (optional) How to prepare: 1.In a pan, combine all the ingredients over medium heat. 2.Cook, while stirring until thick, for about 10 mins. 3. Remove heat and let it cool. Form into small balls and roll in ground peanuts to coat. Best served chilled. You can also served them wrap individually in colorful food wrappers; to give them a beautiful and appetizing setting. Recipe 2: "Polvorinas" Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup white sugar 1 cup powdered milk 1 can (234g) Fresh cut crushed pineapple, well drained 1/3 cup margarine or butter 2 pieces Japanese paper, cut into 5"x4-1/2" pieces How to prepare: 1. Toast flour in carajay/pan over moderate heat until golden brown. Cool. Stir into a mixing bowl, then combine with sugar and powdered milk. 2. Simmer Fresh cut crushed pineapple and margarine for 3 minutes. Allow to cool. Blend with flour mixture. 3. Mold with Polvoron molder or any small recipient of any form. Preferably round or oval shape. Then chill. Wrap each piece in Japanese paper. Chill until ready to serve. You can also pack them in multi-colored gift bags and colorful ribbons. They are great for give aways. Happy cooking! and enjoy a taste of Filipino's desserts! (^^,) Courtesy of: "Delmonte Kitchenomics-free calendar recipes and Alaska food products-free label recipes"