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Om Ali Bread Pudding

Cultural Context

Originating in Egypt, Om Ali is a traditional dessert named after the wife of a sultan. This comforting bread pudding is made with layers of pastry, milk, and nuts, symbolizing hospitality and celebration. It is often served during festive occasions and has become popular in various Middle Eastern countries, each adding their unique twist to the recipe.

EgyptianEGdessert
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
500ml milk
250ml thickened cream
250ml condensed milk
½ cup sugar
10 mini croissants
2 cups homemade ashta
¼ cup slivered almonds
¼ cup pistachios
2 tbsp brown sugar
Shredded coconut

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

puff pastry

🥗Healthier: phyllo dough

💰Cheaper: store-bought bread

Phyllo dough is lighter, while bread is more economical.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Pumpkin seeds are nutritious, while peanuts are less expensive.

1

Prepare the milk mixture by heating milk, thickened cream, condensed milk, and sugar until simmering.

2

Fill croissants with ashta and layer them in a baking dish.

3

Pour the milk mixture over the croissants and let it soak for 10 minutes.

4

Add extra ashta on top.

5

Mix nuts and brown sugar, then sprinkle over the dish with shredded coconut.

6

Bake at 200°C for 15 minutes until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

layeringbaking

Equipment Needed

baking dish

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milknuts

Also Known As

Umm AliOum Ali

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