The big jar with filled with milk candies wrapped in bright yellow plastic caught my kids attention while we were lining up at the cashier in a convenience store. Andre was the first to ask me if I could buy one for him. He specifically said, "Mommy, just one for me and one for Micah too." But I bought 5 pastillas just in case they wanted more, and I was surprised that each costs 5 pesos. A bit expensive considering that they were shaped into tiny balls, the size of those colored bubble gums you see in sari-sari stores.
So I decided to make my own no-cook pastillas. It is simple and the recipes you would find in your own kitchen. All you need are the following:
- 2 cups powdered milk (I used Nido for this recipe)
- 1 small can condensed milk
- Sugar for coating
How to make your own pastillas:
- Blend the first two ingredients (powdered milk and condensed milk). Mix them well until smooth.
- Set aside for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Shape them into balls or logs and coat with sugar.
- You may wrap them in plastic cellophane if you like.
If you have kids, you can ask them to help you coat the pastillas in sugar or they can do the wrapping, it would be a good bonding activity. The mixing part would be reserved for adults because once you combine the ingredients, it becomes too sticky and hard to mix. A good upper arm work out though!
So I decided to make my own no-cook pastillas. It is simple and the recipes you would find in your own kitchen. All you need are the following:
- 2 cups powdered milk (I used Nido for this recipe)
- 1 small can condensed milk
- Sugar for coating
How to make your own pastillas:
- Blend the first two ingredients (powdered milk and condensed milk). Mix them well until smooth.
- Set aside for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Shape them into balls or logs and coat with sugar.
- You may wrap them in plastic cellophane if you like.
If you have kids, you can ask them to help you coat the pastillas in sugar or they can do the wrapping, it would be a good bonding activity. The mixing part would be reserved for adults because once you combine the ingredients, it becomes too sticky and hard to mix. A good upper arm work out though!
My kids were excited to share the pastillas, Andre even told his playmates that his mommy was making candies! Try out this simple recipe and enjoy a yummy milky treat!
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wow congrats for this one chin ! Nice blog hehehe ! thanks for this recipe i love it and i love pastillas , i remember having them in Carigara hehe thanks :) keep up the good work! Its always u, i remember when we were first yr med school u give me a copy of inspiring messages heheh its still in my room. Take care!
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