Umm Ali Egyptian dessert with bakarkhani / quick dessert recipe by umshaheer

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.

Crush the puff pastry into rough pieces and set aside.

Slice and crush the almonds into small pieces.

Add the almonds, raisins, and coconut powder to the mixture.

In a pan, heat 1.5 cups of milk and add 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence and 1 tablespoon of fresh cream.

Add condensed milk to the milk mixture and stir.

Pour the milk mixture over the crushed puff pastry immediately.

Let it rest for 5 minutes to absorb the milk.

After 5 minutes, check if the puff pastry has absorbed the milk.

Spread the remaining fresh cream on top of the mixture.

Garnish with leftover nuts on top.

Preheat the oven to 120 degrees Celsius.

Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.

Serve hot.

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