Umm Ali Recipe (Egyptian Sweet Pastry Dessert Recipe)
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Umm Ali Recipe (Egyptian Sweet Pastry Dessert Recipe)
Description
The Umm Ali Recipe uses baked puff pastry torn into bite-sized pieces layered in a dish and sprinkled with almonds, raisins, coconut chips, and granulated sugar. This is then covered with a mixture of whole milk and half-and-half, ensuring the pastry is well coated. Baking at 425°F for 15 minutes allows the dairy to soak in and bubble, melding the flavors while slightly toasting the toppings.
The result is a rich, creamy dessert where the pastry remains slightly crisp while softened by the milk mixture. The sliced almonds add crunch, raisins impart sweetness, and coconut chips provide a toasty texture. Its warm, milky richness makes it a comforting treat with a balanced sweetness and nutty complexity.
Umm Ali is typically served warm as a dessert, ideal after meals. The combination of dairy soaked pastry and fruit and nut toppings is distinctive and satisfying for those who enjoy creamy baked sweets with textural contrast.
Leftovers are best stored covered in the refrigerator for up to three days to preserve texture and flavor. Freezing is not recommended, as it may affect the pastry’s consistency. Reheating should be done in the oven covered with foil to maintain moisture and prevent sogginess, avoiding the microwave for texture reasons.
Ingredients
- 1 puff pastry baked according to package directions and cooled to room temperature, sheet
- 1/4 cup almonds sliced
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup coconut chips
- 1/8 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup milk whole
- 1 cup half-and-half
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (218 degrees Celsius). Tear the cooled puff pastry sheet into bite-sized pieces and lay them in a 9" x 9" dish.
- Sprinkle the almonds, raisins, coconut chips, and sugar over the pastry.
- Pour the milk and half-and-half over the top, ensuring it evenly coats the pastry pieces.
- Bake for 15 minutes, until toasty and bubbly.
Notes
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain texture and flavor.
- Avoid freezing as it can change the pastry’s texture negatively.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F covered with foil for about 10 minutes to keep the dish moist and prevent sogginess.
- Avoid reheating in the microwave to preserve the texture integrity of the pastry topping.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 370 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 370kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 144mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 229mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 209IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 110mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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