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Umm Ali Recipe (Egyptian Sweet Pastry Dessert Recipe)
Experience the enchantment of Egyptian cuisine through Umm Ali, a delightful blend of puff pastry, raisins, almonds, and coconut, creating a dessert that’s as heartwarming as bread pudding.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 370 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
African
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry baked according to package directions and cooled to room temperature
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup coconut chips
- 1/8 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole milk
- 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.
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Notes
- To store Umm Ali leftovers, place them in the fridge, covered, for up to 3 days. Its texture is best when fresh, but it holds up well. Freezing is not recommended, as it can alter the pastry's texture.
- To reheat, cover with foil and warm in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) for about 10 minutes, or until heated through. Avoid microwaving, as it can make the pastry soggy.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
370kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Cholesterol
19mg
(6%)
Sodium
144mg
(6%)
Potassium
229mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
209IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
110mg
(11%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 370
% 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.