Umm Ali

Umm Ali is a delicious traditional Egyptian dessert equivalent to North America's bread pudding. You can serve it warm with a scoop of French vanilla ice cream.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 605 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• ¼ cup pine nuts
• ¼ cup raisins
• 5 cups milk
• ¼ cup chopped pistachio nuts
• ¼ cup slivered almonds
• 1 (17.25 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
• ¼ cup sweetened, flaked coconut

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Unroll the puff pastry sheets, and place flat on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until puffed and golden brown.

Step 2

Break the puff pastry into pieces, and place in a large bowl. Add the raisins, almonds, pine nuts, pistachios, and coconut, and toss to distribute. Pour into a 9x13 inch glass baking dish, and spread evenly.

Step 3

Pour the milk into a saucepan, and stir in the sugar and vanilla. Heat until hot but not quite boiling. Pour over the mixture in the baking dish.

Step 4

Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Turn the oven to broil, and broil for 2 minutes to brown the top. Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes. Serve warm.