Yemas de Santa Teresa

Yemas de Santa Teresa
TypePastry
Place of originSpain
Region or stateÁvila
Main ingredientsEgg yolks, syrup, lemon juice, cinnamon
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Yemas de Santa Teresa (Yolks of Saint Teresa) or Yemas de Ávila (Yolks of Ávila) is a pastry that is identified with the Spanish province of Ávila. They can be bought throughout Spain but typically they are a delicacy associated with the city of Ávila.

They are very popular for their distinctive look: small orange balls served in a white confectionery paper and are made to honor Teresa of Ávila.

A possible derivative is yema – also a popular delicacy in the Philippines, a former colony of Spain. However, they are commonly made as small pyramids or balls and sold as confectioneries rather than pastries.

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