Om Ali

Om Ali
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    78

Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Om Ali, a traditional Egyptian bread pudding that is a symphony of flaky pastry, creamy milk, and crunchy nuts. This warm and comforting dessert is perfect for sharing and is sure to transport you to the heart of Egyptian hospitality.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    87 g
  • Cholesterol
    30 mg
  • Fiber
    7 g
  • Protein
    15 g
  • Saturated Fat
    20 g
  • Sodium
    215 mg
  • Sugar
    50 g
  • Fat
    62 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Place the pastry sheets in the baking dish and bake until golden brown and crispy. Watch it closely to prevent burning. Continue until all sheets are cooked. (15-20 minutes)

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Recipe View Preheat the oven's broiler. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View In a large bowl, combine walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, raisins, coconut, and 1/4 cup of the sugar. Break the baked pastry into bite-sized pieces and gently mix with the nut mixture. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared 9x13-inch dish. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View In a medium saucepan, bring the milk and 1/2 cup of the sugar to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Pour the warm milk mixture evenly over the pastry and nut mixture in the dish. (8 minutes)

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Recipe View In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream with the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread the whipped cream evenly over the milk-soaked pastry mixture in the dish. (7 minutes)

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Recipe View Place the dish under the preheated broiler and broil until the top is golden brown and bubbly, about 5-10 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning. (5-10 minutes)

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Recipe View Remove from the broiler and let it cool slightly before serving. Serve warm and enjoy!

Feel free to experiment with different types of nuts, such as almonds, pistachios, or macadamia nuts.
For an extra touch of flavor, you can add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or orange blossom water to the milk mixture.
If you don't have heavy cream, you can use crème fraîche or full-fat Greek yogurt instead.
Om Ali can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving. Store the unbaked dish in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 26 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Dianna Hudson

    This recipe is amazing! It's so easy to follow and the results are just delicious. My family loved it!

  • Arvel Schowalter

    I added a pinch of cinnamon to the nut mixture and it gave the dessert a lovely warm flavor. Highly recommend this recipe!

  • Micaela Torphy

    I've made Om Ali before, but this recipe is by far the best. The pastry is perfectly crispy and the creamy topping is divine.

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