Um Ali
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Servings
8 people
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Calories
357 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Um Ali
Description
Um Ali combines baked puff pastry with a heated milk and sugar soak, incorporating nuts and dried fruits for added flavor and texture. The puff pastry is first baked until golden, then broken into chunks. These are layered in a pan with pistachios, dried coconut, golden raisins, and cashews, warmed hot milk is poured over to soften and blend the ingredients. A whipped cream topping flavored with vanilla and sugar finishes the dessert, which is briefly broiled for slight browning and warmth.
The dessert offers a balance of textures: crunchy pastry softened into a creamy custard with nutty crunch and sweet, chewy dried fruits. The chilled whipped cream topping adds lightness against the warm pudding.
Um Ali is well suited as a comforting dessert after dinner and can be served warm from the oven once broiled to combine layers and slightly brown the cream.
Ingredients
For the pastry:
- 16 oz puff pastry dough 16 oz (470g) I used 13 squares, thawed
- 1 tablespoon butter softened
- 1 tablespoon sugar for sprinkling
For the milk soak:
- 4 cups milk whole
- 3/4 cup sugar 150 g
Mix- Ins:
- 1/4 cup each cashew
- 1/4 cup each pistachio
- 1/4 cup each dried coconut
- 1/4 cup each golden raisins
Cream topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream 250 g
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 390F (200C). Place the puff pastry squares in a single row on a baking sheet. Brush evenly with butter and sprinkle the sugar on top. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown, then set on counter to cool. Leave the oven on.
- Whip the heavy cream by adding the cold cream to the bowl of a mixer along with the vanilla and sugar, and whipping on medium high speed until soft peaks form. Set aside.
- Add the milk and sugar to a medium saucepan over medium heat, stir until sugar dissolves then bring to a boil. Once the milk boils, remove from heat.
- Break 3/4 of the puff pastry into chunks and scatter on the base of a 9x13 inch pan. Add all the nuts and raisins by sprinkling evenly over the pastry surface. Pour all of the hot milk on top.
- Break up the remaining 1/4 of the puff pastry and scatter it evenly on top of the milk. Spread the whipped cream evenly on the top.
- Turn the oven to the broil function, at the same temperature (390F, 200C). Place um ali in the middle rack of the oven and broil for around 10 minutes, watching carefully, until golden brown and bubbly. Sprinkle with additional pistachio if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 357 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 357kcal | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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