Candied Egg Yolks

Ingredients

• egg yolks
• sugar syrup (almíbar)
• fine sugar
• butter (mantequilla)
• caramel syrup (almíbar a punto de caramelo)

Instructions

1. Place unbeaten egg yolks in a heavy-bottomed pot. Gradually add the somewhat strong sugar syrup (almíbar), stirring to combine. Set over low heat and cook, stirring often, until the mixture sets and becomes thick. Transfer to a serving plate to cool completely.
2. Once cooled, work the mixture with fine sugar and roll it into small portions resembling whole egg yolks. Place these on a tin greased with butter.
3. Bring the caramel-stage syrup (almíbar a punto de caramelo) to temperature. Working quickly, dip each yolk into the caramel and immediately remove it to cool and set.