Umm Ali | Famous Egyptian Dessert Made Simple | Arabic Recipe | Eid Special - Maa Kitchen Korner

puff pastry

🥗Healthier: phyllo dough

💰Cheaper: bread

Phyllo dough is lighter, while bread can create a more rustic texture.

whole milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk reduces calories, while evaporated milk is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

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

Preheat the oven and prepare a baking sheet with baking paper.

Roast the nuts (almonds, pistachios, cashews) for about 5 minutes until golden brown.

In a pot, heat 4 cups of whole milk on low heat.

Add 1 tablespoon of butter and 1/2 cup of sugar to the milk and stir until dissolved.

Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence and 125 ml of double cream to the mixture and cook for 2 minutes.

Once the mixture is ready, turn off the flame.

Layer the roasted nuts and sultanas in a baking dish.

Pour the milk mixture over the layered nuts and sultanas.

Sprinkle cinnamon powder and brown sugar on top.

Bake in the oven for about 5-6 minutes until the top is golden brown.

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