Traditional Spanish Egg Yolk Sweets with Almonds from Jijona
Yemitas 250g by La Colmena are traditional Spanish sweets from Jijona, made with 33% sweetened egg yolk, ground almonds and sugar. Similar to the famous Yemas de Santa Teresa from Ávila, these little confections have their own distinctive character thanks to the addition of almonds, which give them a softer, lighter texture. An appealing speciality for anyone who enjoys traditional egg yolk confectionery.
Presented in a 250g box containing individually packed sweets in protective-atmosphere packaging, they are particularly convenient for enjoying a few at a time while keeping the remaining pieces protected. Their small size also makes them ideal for serving with coffee or adding to a selection of traditional Spanish Christmas treats.
33% Egg Yolk with a Delicate Almond Texture
Sweetened egg yolk is the main ingredient in this recipe, accounting for 33% of the total composition. It is combined with sugar and selected ground almonds to create a tender, delicate and slightly fluffy consistency.
The addition of almonds is precisely what distinguishes these sweets from traditional Yemas de Santa Teresa. While the classic speciality from Ávila is known for its relatively firm texture and pronounced egg yolk character, La Colmena's version incorporates ground almonds to achieve a softer, more delicate result.
These small sweets are particularly appealing to anyone who prefers traditional egg-based confectionery to hard or crunchy Spanish turrón.
Handcrafted in Small Batches
One of the distinctive features of La Colmena Yemitas is that each piece is individually shaped by hand. As a result, slight variations in size and shape may occur, reflecting their traditional handcrafted preparation.
Production is limited and concentrated during the first weeks of October, in preparation for the Christmas season. This makes them a seasonal speciality rather than a sweet produced continuously throughout the year.
Once prepared, the individual pieces are packed in a protective atmosphere. This helps preserve their characteristics and allows you to enjoy one sweet without opening the entire contents of the box.
A 250g Box for Christmas Sharing and Gifts
The 250g format is particularly convenient for adding variety to a selection of traditional Spanish confectionery. Yemitas can be served alongside Jijona turrón, marzipan, Pasteles de Gloria and other almond-based Christmas specialities.
They also make an attractive addition to Christmas hampers, gourmet gift boxes and corporate Christmas gifts. Their individual portions offer a practical alternative to traditional turrón bars, which need to be cut before serving.
At Licorea, we particularly recommend these sweets to anyone familiar with Yemas de Santa Teresa who would like to try a different interpretation, featuring ground almonds and a softer, lighter consistency.
How to Enjoy La Colmena Yemitas
We recommend serving them at a cool room temperature, simply removing the individual wrapping before eating. Their tender texture makes them ready to enjoy without any additional preparation.
They pair particularly well with black coffee, milky coffee, tea and sweet Muscat wines. They can also be enjoyed with a small glass of traditional Alicante mistela after a meal.
For best results, keep the box in a cool, dry place, away from sources of heat. The individual packaging makes it easy to open only the pieces you intend to eat, leaving the others protected.
Ingredients and Allergens
Yemitas 250g are made with egg yolk (33%), sugar, almonds, glucose syrup, water, modified starch, preservative E200 (sorbic acid), stabiliser E466 (carboxymethyl cellulose), acidity regulators E330 (citric acid) and E336 (potassium tartrates), and colouring E160b (annatto).
Contains egg and almonds. Anyone with food allergies or intolerances should always check the information on the packaging before consumption.
