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Umm Ali
Prep
10 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Medium
My family absolutely adores this Egyptian dessert, and honestly, it's become my go to when I need something impressive but easy. Umm Ali comes together in just forty minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or unexpected guests. The beauty of this dish is how the puff pastry becomes wonderfully crispy while soaking in a creamy milk sauce studded with nuts and raisins. Almonds in particular are packed with heart healthy fats and protein, so you can feel good about indulging. Best of all, you probably already have most of these ingredients in your pantry, keeping both your prep work and grocery bill minimal.
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Ingredients
- 11 (17.25 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 55 cups milk
- 11 cup white sugar
- 11 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup raisins¼ cup raisins
- ¼ cup slivered almonds¼ cup slivered almonds
- ¼ cup pine nuts¼ cup pine nuts
- ¼ cup chopped pistachio nuts¼ cup chopped pistachio nuts
- ¼ cup sweetened, flaked coconut¼ cup sweetened, flaked coconut
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Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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