Egyptian Bread Pudding
Indulge in the warm, nostalgic flavors of **Egyptian Bread Pudding**—a rich and decadent dessert also known as "Om Ali." This traditional Middle Eastern treat features flaky puff pastry or buttery croissants soaked in a sweet vanilla-infused milk mixture, layered with a delightful crunch of chopped mixed nuts and juicy raisins, and finished with a creamy drizzle of heavy cream and a hint of cinnamon spice. Baked to golden perfection, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 35 minutes, making it the perfect crowd-pleaser for cozy family gatherings or festive celebrations. Serve it warm with an extra sprinkle of nuts or a dollop of whipped cream for an irresistible dessert that’s both comforting and elegant.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 g Puff pastry (or croissants, torn into pieces)
- 1 L Milk
- 100 g Sugar
- 200 ml Heavy cream
- 150 g Mixed nuts (almonds, pistachios, hazelnuts, chopped)
- 50 g Raisins
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 tsp Cinnamon powder
- 1 tbsp Butter (to grease the dish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Grease a large baking dish with butter to prevent sticking.
Break the puff pastry (or croissants) into bite-sized pieces and spread them evenly in the baking dish.
In a medium pot, warm the milk over medium heat until it is hot but not boiling. Stir in the sugar and vanilla extract, and continue to stir until the sugar has dissolved.
Pour the hot milk evenly over the pastry pieces in the baking dish, ensuring all pieces are soaked.
Sprinkle the chopped mixed nuts and raisins evenly over the soggy pastry pieces.
Drizzle the heavy cream on top, completely covering the surface of the dish. Sprinkle the cinnamon powder for added flavor.
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbling.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy your Om Ali with an optional sprinkle of additional nuts or a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
700 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.2 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.7 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 55 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 246 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.5 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.0 g | ||
| Protein | 13.2 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 246 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 516 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
