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