How To Make Pastillas

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Pastillas, or pastillas de leche, are a sweet and sugary dessert that is well known and loved by many
people in the Philippines. You can make this dessert without cooking at all, or you can do a bit of
cooking to make this delicious treat. If you want to know how to make pastillas, just see Step 1 below to
get started.
Ingredients
2 cups of powdered milk
1 can (14 oz.) of condensed milk
1/2 cup of sugar
1 tablespoon of margarine
Steps
Method 1
Making No-Cook Pastillas

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Pour the powdered and the condensed milk in a bowl. Just pour 2 cups of powdered milk and 1 can (14
oz.) of condensed milk into a bowl. This recipe should make about 80 candies.
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Mix the powdered and condensed milk together. The mixture may be a little thick and hard to mix
together, so have patience and a thick and sturdy spoon.
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Add the margarine to the mixture. Add 1 tablespoon of margarine to the mixture; alternately, you can
use real butter. This will help add an extra creamy flavor to the treat. Mix it in with the other
ingredients.
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Shape your candy into circles or cylinders. Choose the shape you'd like for your pastillas; they can be
circular, or they can be more cylindrical, like Tootsie Rolls. Just use your hands to give them their desired
shape; you can wear gloves if you want to. Place the shaped candies on a plate.
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Pour the sugar on a plate. Pour half a cup of sugar on a plate.

Roll the pastillas into the sugar. Make sure that all part are covered.
Wrap the pastillas in cellophane. You can cut the cellophane in advance to get the desired shape. Then
place the pastillas in the cellophane and wrap the ends of it.
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Serve. Put the candies on a party plate and enjoy. You can have them for dessert or serve them as a
snack whenever you like.
Method 2
Cooking Pastillas
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Combine the condensed milk, powdered milk, and sugar in a saucepan. Make sure to stir the ingredients
thoroughly as you heat them until they turn to a paste.
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Bring the mixture to a boil.

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Add the butter. Continue to mix the ingredients thoroughly.

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Remove from heat. Take the pan off the stove and move the mixture you've cooked into a bowl. Let it
cool for at least 5-10 minutes, until the mixture is cool enough to be touched but still a bit warm.
Shape the mixture. Use your hands or a knife to shape the mixture into bite-sized candies. You can make
a circular shape, a cylinder, a cube, or whatever shape you want. You should make about 80 pieces.
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Roll the candy lightly in sugar. Use your hands to make sure each piece is lightly but evenly covered in
sugar.
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Wrap the candy in cellophane. Place each piece of candy in the center of a cellophane square and roll it
into a cylinder or whatever shape you like, and tuck the ends of the cellophane into the roll.
Serve. Enjoy this tasty candy during any time of day.
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Is adding margarine optional?

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How long do pastillas last?
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They usually last 2-3 days, based on my experience. Store them in an air tight container.
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Does it really need 2 cups of powdered milk?
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Not necessarily, but the ratio is 2:1, meaning 2 cups of powdered milk to1 cup of condensed milk. You
may use any kind of measurement, like tablespoon, glass or even your own palm, just apply the ratio
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How do I make pastillas?
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You should read the article above to answer this question.
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How can I make flavored pastillas?
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Add the powder of the desired flavor, or melt it for flavors such as cheese, then add it to the mixture
before coating with sugar.
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How do I put margarine in pastillas?
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For non-cook pastillas, combine the condensed milk and powdered milk, then add melted margarine.
For cooked pastillas, heat the margarine first in the pan; once it's melted, add the condensed milk.
Gradually add the powdered milk.
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What substitute for cellophane can be easily used when making pastillas?
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You can use wax paper or parchment paper. You can also be creative and put them in really small
cupcake liners or the ones used for making coconut macaroons.
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Are the cooked pastillas soft or not?
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Cooked pastillas usually comes out soft when you cook it on low heat. However, if you want it a little
crunchy, cook it on medium heat and let the condensed milk evaporate some of its liquid.
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Can I substitute margarine for butter?
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You can certainly use margarine instead of butter. Butter costs more but will give you better flavor.
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Is cooked or uncooked better?
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It is completely up to you and what your personal preference is.
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Tips
For the pastillas that needs to be cooked, you can boil a can of evaporated milk first before adding the
powdered and condensed milk. This will make you pastillas more creamy and white in colour.
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2 cups of powdered milk

1 can (14 oz.) of condensed milk

1/2 cup of sugar

Making No-Cook Pastillas

Pour the sugar on a plate. Pour half a cup of sugar on a plate.

Bring the mixture to a boil.

Add the butter. Continue to mix the ingredients thoroughly.

Serve. Enjoy this tasty candy during any time of day.

Add New Question

Is adding margarine optional?

Yes, this is entirely optional.

Not Helpful 5 Helpful 38

How long do pastillas last?

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Does it really need 2 cups of powdered milk?

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How do I make pastillas?

You should read the article above to answer this question.

Not Helpful 3 Helpful 15

How can I make flavored pastillas?

Not Helpful 6 Helpful 22

How do I put margarine in pastillas?

Not Helpful 12 Helpful 36

Not Helpful 0 Helpful 4

Are the cooked pastillas soft or not?

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Can I substitute margarine for butter?

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Is cooked or uncooked better?

It is completely up to you and what your personal preference is.

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What kind of powder is best to use I'm making Pastillas?

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Do I have to put pastillas in a fridge?

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