Umm Ali /Arabic Dessert /Egyptian Famous Dessert /Umm Ali Arabic Sweet /

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.

Add 750 ml of milk in the pot.

Add 250 ml of condensed milk and 100 grams of sugar to the pot.

Beat the milk mixture well.

Add cinnamon powder or vanilla extract to the mixture.

Break puff pastry into small pieces and add to a tray.

Add dry fruits (walnuts, pistachios, almonds, raisins, cashew nuts) and some coconut powder to the tray.

Pour the milk mixture over the puff pastry and dry fruits.

Let it set for 10 minutes.

Mix 50 grams of thick cream with some milk to make it smooth.

After 10 minutes, check the mixture, it should be well set.

Spread the thick cream on top of the mixture.

Bake for 10 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.

After baking, garnish with coconut powder and remaining dry fruits.

Let it set for another 10 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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