Egyptian Umm Ali Bread Pudding
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Desserts and Sweets

Egyptian Umm Ali Bread Pudding

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A moist, comforting sponge pudding steamed or baked to perfection, drenched in warm pouring syrup or rich toffee sauce.

Ingredients

  • • 250g puff pastry
  • • 600ml whole milk
  • • 200ml double cream
  • • 80g granulated sugar
  • • 50g raisins
  • • 50g shredded coconut
  • • 30g flaked almonds
  • • 30g chopped pistachios
  • • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Bake the puff pastry at 200C until golden and crisp, then tear into bite-sized pieces.

2
Phase 2

Fill a buttered baking dish with the pastry pieces and scatter over the raisins, coconut, and half the nuts.

3
Phase 3

Warm the milk, cream, sugar, and cinnamon together until the sugar dissolves.

4
Phase 4

Pour the warm milk mixture evenly over the pastry and let it soak for 5 minutes.

5
Phase 5

Bake at 180C for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden on top.

6
Phase 6

Rest for 10 minutes and serve warm, scattered with the remaining nuts.