Om Ali or Umm Ali is a traditional hearty Egyptian bread pudding that is delicious- crispy yet creamy, sweet, and comforting for everyone! It’s fit for every season! made with bread or pastry soaked in sweetened milk and mixed with pistachio, raisins, and shredded coconut for the ultimate comfort dessert!
1. Thaw the puff pastry sheet then cut into square and place them into baking sheet. Bake for about 20 minutes or until nice and golden. 2. Remove from the oven and let it cool. 3. In a saucepan, combine milk and sugar then heat until the sugar dissolved. Add cardamom powder and mix well.
4. Crush half of the pastry and spread them into a casserole, add half of the roasted almond, pistachio, raisins, and desiccated coconut. Pour half of the milk mixture. Twice following with the order. 5. Pour the heavy cream as the last layer then bake for about 30 minutes, until the the top of the pudding is bubbling, nice and golden 6. Remove om ali from the oven and serve while still warm. Enjoy!