INGREDIENTS

  • 1 package frozen puff pastry, thawed and cut into squares
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp Ziyad Brand Golden Raisins
  • 2 tbsp Ziyad Brand Raw Pistachios, whole
  • 13 Ziyad Brand Walnut Halves
  • 3 tbsp Ziyad Brand Raw Sliced Almonds
  • 3 tbsp Ziyad Brand Dried Shredded Unsweetened Coconut
  • 3 cups full-fat milk

  • ½ tsp Ziyad Brand Ground Cinnamon

  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 can Ziyad Brand Ashta
  • 1 tbsp Ziyad Brand Orange Blossom Water

A beloved Egyptian bread pudding–style dessert featuring flaky pastry baked with sweetened milk, nuts, and coconut. Rich, warm, and often served on special occasions.

Directions

Step 1: Preparations

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Lightly grease a baking dish with melted butter.
  3. Break puff pastry into bite-size pieces.

Step 2: Bake the Pastry

  1. Spread puff pastry pieces on a baking tray and bake for 15–20 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp.
  2. Remove and cool slightly.

Step 3: Assemble the Base

  1. Lightly grease a baking dish with melted butter.
  2. Arrange baked pastry pieces evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  3. Sprinkle raisins, pistachios, walnuts, almonds, and shredded coconut evenly over the pastry.

Step 4: Prepare the Milk Mixture

  1. Mix the milk, with sugar and cinnamon, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  2. Stir in orange blossom water.
  3. Pour the milk mixture evenly over the pastry and nuts.
  4. Spoon small dollops of Ziyad Ashta across the surface and spread.

Step 5: Bake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, until bubbling and lightly golden on top.

Step 6: Serve

  1. Serve hot or warm.
  2. Umm Ali is traditionally enjoyed fresh from the oven, especially during Ramadan or festive gatherings.

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