Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Umm Ali Recipe (Egyptian Dessert) with Croissant | HOW TO MAKE OM ALI ام علي Arabic bread pudding

Login to Save
219K views👍 2.4K
Ahmed's Family Kitchen
Ahmed's Family Kitchen
2 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Ahmed's Family Kitchen to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Umm Ali

Cultural Context

Umm Ali, a traditional Egyptian dessert, is believed to have originated in the 12th century. It is often enjoyed during special occasions and celebrations, symbolizing hospitality and warmth. Today, variations of Umm Ali can be found across the Middle East, with each region adding its unique twist to this comforting dish.

EGEGdessert
6 servings
Servings4
1 litre Milk
200ml Heavy Cream
300ml Sweet Condensed milk
4-5 Croissants (250g)
½ tsp Darchini powder (Cinnamon powder)
Khopra (Desiccated coconut)
Kishmish (Raisins)
roasted & roughly chopped Akhrot (Walnuts)
Badam (Almonds) flakes
roughly sliced Pista (Pistachios)
3-4 tbs Heavy Cream
Badam (Almonds)
Akhrot (Walnuts)
1

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

2

Bake puff pastry sheets until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.

3

Remove the pastry from the oven and let cool slightly.

4

Tear the baked pastry into bite-sized pieces and place in a baking dish.

5

In a saucepan, combine milk, heavy cream, sugar, and salt over medium heat.

6

Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is warm, about 5 minutes.

7

Add vanilla extract and cinnamon to the milk mixture, stirring to combine.

8

Pour the warm milk mixture over the torn pastry in the baking dish.

9

Sprinkle raisins and chopped nuts evenly over the top.

10

Melt butter and drizzle over the mixture.

11

Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.

12

Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Allergens

milkeggsnuts

More Umm Ali Videos

(24 videos)

Similar EG Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Desserts From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)