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Umm Ali dessert served in a clay pot topped with mixed nuts, raisins, and dried fruits

Umm Ali

Umm Ali is a rich and comforting Middle Eastern dessert made with crispy puff pastry, milk, cream, and nuts. This easy recipe delivers a warm, creamy texture with a golden caramelized top, perfect for a quick and indulgent treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients
  

  • 100 g puff pastry
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup liquid cream
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons ghee
  • 1 teaspoon rose water
  • 1/4 cup whipped cream
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • Mixed nuts and dried fruits as desired

Method
 

  1. Bake the puff pastry in a preheated oven until golden and crispy. Once baked, let it cool, then break it into medium-sized pieces.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk, liquid cream, sugar, and ghee.
  3. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is hot but not boiling.
  4. Add the rose water, mix, then remove from heat.
  5. In a baking dish, arrange the baked puff pastry pieces evenly and sprinkle the nuts and dried fruits over the top.
  6. Pour the hot milk mixture over the pastry, making sure everything is well soaked.
  7. Spread the whipped cream evenly over the surface, then sprinkle the brown sugar on top.
  8. Place the dish in a preheated oven at 180°C and bake for 15–20 minutes until the top is lightly golden. For a deeper color, switch to broil for 2–3 minutes until nicely caramelized.
  9. Remove from the oven, let it rest for a few minutes, and serve warm.

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