Umm Ali Dessert Recipe(Egyptian Dessert)

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.

Start by mixing half and half milk with 3 tablespoons of sugar in a pot over low heat.

Once the milk is heated, add cream to the mixture.

Prepare the puff pastry by breaking it into pieces and spreading it in a baking dish.

Sprinkle walnuts, peanuts, raisins, and almonds over the puff pastry.

Add shredded coconut on top of the nuts and fruits.

Pour the heated milk and cream mixture over the layered ingredients in the baking dish.

Let the mixture absorb the milk before baking.

Preheat the oven to 170 degrees Celsius.

Bake the dessert until it is golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

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