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    Om Ali – Egyptian Bread Pudding Recipe

    Published: Apr 9, 2023 · by Radwa.

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    Om Ali or Umm Ali is a delicious traditional Egyptian dessert made mainly with three ingredients; puff pastry, milk and nuts.

    This luxuriously creamy dessert is creamy, sweet and absolutely delightful; it’s basically the Egyptian version of bread pudding.

    A spoonful of Om Ali dessert.
    Jump to:
    • What Is Om Ali Dessert
    • Why Does This Recipe Work?
    • Ingredients
    • How To Make the Best Om Ali Ever?
    • Can I Make Om Ali Dairy-Free?
    • Can I Make This Egyptian Bread Pudding Nuts Free?
    • How To Serve Om Ali?
    • Storage
    • Tips and variations
    • Recipe FAQs
    • More Dessert Recipes
    • More Mediterranean Recipes
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    What Is Om Ali Dessert

    Om Ali means "Ali's mother" and it is one of the most famous Egyptian desserts; that has many stories involving. Some people say it's the name of the sultan's wife in the 12th century in Egypt others say it's a name of a farmer who invented this recipe. The most important thing is that this is a tasty and super delicious Egyptian dessert.

    Why Does This Recipe Work?

    • This Egyptian bread pudding is super delicious and easy dessert.
    • This middle eastern version of bread pudding is loaded with crunchy nuts and sweet milk.
    • Love Egyptian desserts? This classic Egyptian recipe will defiantly be your favorite.

    Ingredients

    Recipe ingredients.
    • Puff pastry
    • Whole milk
    • White sugar
    • Vanilla extract
    • Raisins
    • Walnuts
    • Almonds
    • Pistachios
    • Coconut, shredded
    • Heavy cream
    • Batter

    Tip: feel free to use or remove any nuts you don't fancy.

    How To Make the Best Om Ali Ever?

    Here are the detailed instructions on how to make Om Ali:

    How to make Om Ali dessert with photos.

    Preheat the oven to 180C/ 356F.

    Baking the Pastry: Unroll the puff pastry sheet and put it in a large baking tray, and bake for 5-8 minutes on each side or until it turns a golden colour.

    Leave the pastry to cool down for 15 minutes then break it up to bite size pieces and put in an ovenproof baking dish. After that, sprinkle the nuts mixture on top.

    Preparing The Milk: In a small saucepan, combine milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract and sugar over medium heat then bring to a boil. Stir from time to time until the sugar dissolve.

    Combine everything: Pour the hot milk over the pastry then add the butter slices on top. 

    Leave the pastry for about 30-40 minutes to absorb some of the milk.

    Baking: Bake in the center of the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until a beautiful golden brown colour forms on the top.

    Serving: Scoop individual servings into small bowls, garnish with some nuts (optional) and serve.

    Close shot to Om Ali dessert in a small bowl.

    Can I Make Om Ali Dairy-Free?

    Yes, you can make this Egyptian dessert recipe dairy-free. Simply replace the full cream milk with almond or coconut milk.

    Can I Make This Egyptian Bread Pudding Nuts Free?

    Actually, this middle eastern dessert is so delicious with nuts, but if you have issues with nuts, you can make it plain or just use coconut and any seeds you like, such as sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds.

    Tip: Removing the nuts will make the recipe not the traditional Egyptian version anymore. (I made it before without any nuts but I have never tried it with seeds.)

    Om Ali dessert in a small bowl, topped with nuts.

    How To Serve Om Ali?

    This middle eastern bread pudding can be served hot or cold. Scoop it in small bowls and garnish with some nuts or sprinkle some ground cinnamon on top.

    You can also top it with Cool whip, confectioner's sugar or whipped cream and serve with cup of tea or coffee.

    Storage

    To store: This bread pudding can be stored in the fridge for 1-2 days in an airtight container. Reheat it in in the microwave or in the oven until heated through.

    To freeze: you can freeze it for a whole month or until needed.

    Reheating: let it thaw in the fridge overnight, then reheat in the oven or microwave.

    Individual servings of Om Ali dessert.

    Tips and variations

    • As mentioned before, you can make Om Ali dairy free by using dairy-free milk, such as almond milk, coconut milk or cashew milk.
    • Add a pinch of cinnamon powder and dried ginger to the milk.
    • Instead of nuts, you may add dried fruits and coconut flakes.
    • Instead of granulated sugar, you can use brown sugar or even honey.

    Recipe FAQs

    Can i use phyllo dough instead of puff pastry sheets in making Om Ali?

    No, Phyllo pastry has a different texture from puff pastry; you can't use phyllo to make this recipe.

    Can I use croissants in making Om Ali Dessert?

    You can use stale croissants in making this comforting dessert instead of puff pastry.

    Om Ali dessert In a baking dish.

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    A spoonful of Om Ali dessert.
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    5 from 2 votes

    Om Ali – Egyptian Bread Pudding Recipe

    Om Ali or Umm Ali is a traditional Egyptian bread pudding made with puff pastry, milk and nuts. It is a rich, creamy and easy dessert.
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Egyptian
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time 35 minutes minutes
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 434kcal
    Author Radwa

    Equipment

    • Baking pan
    • Measuring spoons
    • Measuring cups
    • Kitchen knife

    Ingredients

    • 1 sheet puff pastry
    • 5 cups milk
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 5 tablespoon white sugar
    • 2 tablespoon raisins
    • 1 tablespoon walnuts
    • 1 tablespoon almonds
    • 1 tablespoon pistachios
    • 2 tablespoon coconut shredded
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 4 butter thin slices

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 180C/ 356F.
    • Bake, the pastry for 5-8 minutes on each side or until it, turns a golden colour. 
      1 sheet puff pastry
    • Leave the pastry to cool down for 15 minutes then break it up to medium-sized pieces and put in an ovenproof dish. After that, sprinkle the chopped nuts on top.
      2 tablespoon raisins, 1 tablespoon walnuts, 1 tablespoon almonds, 1 tablespoon pistachios, 2 tablespoon coconut
    • In a saucepan, add the milk, heavy cream and sugar over high heat then bring to a boil. Stir from time to time until the sugar dissolve.
      5 cups milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 cup heavy cream, 5 tablespoon white sugar
    • Pour the hot milk over the pastry then add the butter slices on top. 
      4 butter
    • Leave the pastry for about 30-40 minutes to absorb some of the milk.
    • Bake for 30 minutes or until a beautiful golden colour forms on the top.

    Notes

    • You can make this dessert dairy free by using dairy-free milk, such as almond milk, coconut milk or cashew milk.
    • Add a pinch of cinnamon and dried ginger to the milk.
    • Instead of nuts, you may add dried fruits.
    • Instead of granulated sugar, you can use brown sugar or even honey.
    To store: This bread pudding can be stored in the fridge for 1-2 days in an airtight container.
    To freeze: you can freeze it for a whole month or until needed.
    Reheating: let it thaw in the fridge overnight, then reheat in the oven or microwave.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 434kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 302mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 684IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 198mg | Iron: 1mg
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    About Radwa

    Hi, I am Radwa! I've always been fond of food—seriously, it's my love language. I share my tried-and-true recipes and provide easy, step-by-step recipes that anyone can follow.

    Comments

    1. TIMOTHY BRADLEY says

      March 21, 2024 at 5:10 pm

      This looks amazing. I would love to bring this to our friends for Easter dessert. Can I make this ahead of time and would it be best served warm or cold. I hope it will taste same making ahead of time. Thank you

      Reply
      • Radwa says

        March 25, 2024 at 11:31 am

        Hey Timothy! You can prepare this recipe a day in advance and store it in the fridge. It tastes great whether served cold or warm. If you prefer it warm, you can easily reheat it in the microwave. Enjoy!

        Reply
    2. Lynne says

      August 20, 2022 at 11:16 pm

      By “puff pastry” do you mean phyllo sheets?

      Reply
      • Radwa says

        August 20, 2022 at 11:35 pm

        No, I mean puff pastry sheet.

        Reply
    3. LEAH1 says

      May 05, 2022 at 11:54 pm

      This seems to have way too much milk.It has been cooking forabout an hour at 350 and still is almost all liquid. Should there have been 2 sheets of puff pastry? I have mad this before from another recipe and it thickened nicely

      Reply
      • Radwa says

        May 06, 2022 at 6:38 pm

        I used only 1 sheet of puff pastry. However, allow it to cool for 10-15 minutes and it will thicken up. Also, before baking it, you should leave the pastry for about 30-40 minutes to absorb the milk.

        Reply
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