No Bake Arabic Bread Pudding
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of the Middle East with this No-Bake Arabic Bread Pudding—a quick and easy dessert that requires no oven time and delivers maximum flavor. Made with toasted pita bread, a creamy mixture of whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream, and delicately enhanced with rose water and ground cinnamon, this pudding is a celebration of aromatic richness. Topped with crunchy pistachios and optional golden raisins, it offers a delightful contrast of textures in every bite. Perfect for warm evenings or festive gatherings, this chilled dessert comes together in just 20 minutes of prep and cook time, making it an effortless yet impressive treat. Whether served in a large dish or individual cups, this no-bake pudding is the perfect blend of simplicity and elegance.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Pita bread (or Arabic flatbread)
- 4 cups Whole milk
- 1 cup Sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Rose water
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 cup Chopped pistachios
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 0.5 cup Golden raisins (optional)
Instructions
Tear the pita bread into small bite-sized pieces and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sugar and stir until it dissolves.
Add the torn pita bread pieces to the skillet and toast them for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden and slightly crispy. Remove from the heat and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it begins to steam, but do not let it boil.
Stir in the rose water and ground cinnamon. Mix well and remove from heat.
In a serving dish or individual dessert cups, layer half of the toasted bread pieces on the bottom.
Pour half of the milk mixture over the bread to soak it completely.
Add another layer of the remaining toasted bread on top, followed by the remaining milk mixture.
Sprinkle the top with chopped pistachios and golden raisins (if using).
Refrigerate the dish for at least 1 hour to chill and allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve cold and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4056 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 222.8 g | 286% | |
| Saturated Fat | 103.1 g | 515% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 526 mg | 175% | |
| Sodium | 2271 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 405.5 g | 147% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.8 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 250.6 g | ||
| Protein | 105.1 g | 210% | |
| Vitamin D | 11.5 mcg | 57% | |
| Calcium | 2310 mg | 178% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 4122 mg | 88% | |
*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.
