Ohm Ali
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Ohm Ali, a decadent Middle Eastern dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. This traditional Egyptian bread pudding features layers of golden puff pastry pieces soaked in a luscious mixture of warm milk, heavy cream, and aromatic cinnamon, then topped with a generous blend of raisins, slivered almonds, pistachios, and shredded coconut. Once baked to perfection, the dish emerges with a beautifully golden, bubbling top and an irresistibly creamy interior. Ohm Ali is incredibly easy to prepare, requiring just 20 minutes of prep time, and serves as a show-stopping dessert for dinner parties or holiday celebrations. Serve it warm for a cozy, nutty treat that highlights the rich traditions of Middle Eastern cuisine. Keywords: Ohm Ali recipe, Egyptian dessert, Middle Eastern bread pudding, puff pastry dessert, easy holiday dessert.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams puff pastry
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1 cup raisins
- 0.5 cup slivered almonds
- 0.5 cup pistachios
- 0.5 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
Line a baking tray with parchment paper and place the puff pastry on it. Bake the puff pastry for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and fully puffed. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
Once cooled, break the puff pastry into small bite-sized pieces and spread them evenly in a greased baking dish.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Stir the mixture until the sugar is completely dissolved and the milk is hot but not boiling.
Evenly sprinkle the raisins, slivered almonds, pistachios, and shredded coconut over the broken puff pastry in the baking dish.
Pour the hot milk mixture evenly over the pastry and nuts, ensuring all pieces are soaked. Allow the mixture to sit for 5-10 minutes so the puff pastry absorbs the liquid.
Place the baking dish in the oven and bake at 200°C (390°F) for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbling.
Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Serve warm, garnished with additional nuts if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5233 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 310.7 g | 398% | |
| Saturated Fat | 166.0 g | 830% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 357 mg | 119% | |
| Sodium | 1491 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 535.2 g | 195% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.7 g | 128% | |
| Total Sugars | 362.3 g | ||
| Protein | 88.5 g | 177% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.7 mcg | 54% | |
| Calcium | 1601 mg | 123% | |
| Iron | 17.6 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 4249 mg | 90% | |
*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.
