Aish El Saraya / Bread Pudding | Traditional Lebanese Dessert Recipe |

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

rose water

🥗Healthier: vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: almond extract

Vanilla extract provides a similar aromatic quality.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts are more affordable and still add crunch.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

Prepare a sugar syrup by combining sugar, water, honey, and lime juice in a saucepan and heating until dissolved.

In a separate bowl, mix milk, cream, cornstarch, flour, and vanilla essence to create a custard mixture.

Soak the white bread in the sugar syrup until softened.

Layer the soaked bread in a baking dish and pour the custard mixture over it.

Bake in the oven until set and golden brown.

Garnish with pistachios before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens