Egypt's National Dessert: Bread Pudding Recipe | (Umm Ali) ام علي

puff pastry

🥗Healthier: phyllo dough

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Phyllo dough is lighter and lower in fat.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness.

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: whipped topping

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds protein.

Heat 3 cups milk over medium heat.

Add 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk, 2 cardamoms, raw honey, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon to the milk.

Stir frequently and bring the mixture to a light boil.

Tear croissant loaf into small pieces and add to a baking dish.

Pour the spiced milk over the croissant loaf pieces.

Add mascarpone cheese on top.

Bake in the oven at 350°F for about 20 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens