{"id":"recipe_9b1fca237d","slug":"um-ali-egyptian-bread-pudding","title":"Um Ali (Egyptian Bread Pudding)","description":"A classic Egyptian dessert featuring layers of crispy puff pastry soaked in sweetened milk and topped with a mix of nuts, raisins, and cream, then baked until golden.","serves":8,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":30,"totalMinutes":45,"activeMinutes":15},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"500g puff pastry","name":"Puff Pastry","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"lb","form":"thawed","notes":"","group":"Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 liter whole milk","name":"Milk","quantity":1,"unit":"l","usQuantity":4.2,"usUnit":"cup","form":"whole","notes":"","group":"Liquid","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"150g sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":150,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"3/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"granulated","notes":"adjust to taste","group":"Liquid","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"5ml vanilla extract","name":"Vanilla Extract","quantity":5,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Liquid","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"250ml heavy cream","name":"Cream","quantity":250,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"for topping","group":"Topping","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"100g mixed nuts (almonds, pistachios, hazelnuts)","name":"Hazelnuts","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"3/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"chopped","notes":"blanched or toasted","group":"Fillings","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"50g raisins","name":"Raisins","quantity":50,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/3","usUnit":"cup","form":"dried","notes":"","group":"Fillings","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"30g shredded coconut","name":"Coconut","quantity":30,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"shredded","notes":"desiccated","group":"Fillings","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Place the puff pastry sheets on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.","group":"Preparation","title":"Preheat your oven","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Once cooled slightly, break the baked pastry into bite-sized pieces and place them in a deep baking dish.","group":"Assembly","title":"Once cooled slightly, break the baked pastry","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a small bowl, mix the chopped nuts, raisins, and shredded coconut. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the pastry pieces in the dish.","group":"Assembly","title":"Mix the chopped nuts, raisins, and shredded coconut","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"In a saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, and vanilla extract. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.","group":"Cooking","title":"Combine the milk, sugar, and vanilla extract","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Pour the hot milk mixture over the pastry and nuts. Let it sit for 5 minutes to absorb some of the liquid.","group":"Assembly","title":"Pour the hot milk mixture","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Spread the heavy cream over the top of the mixture. Reduce oven heat to 350°F (177°C) and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the top is bubbling and golden brown.","group":"Baking","title":"Spread the heavy cream","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Baking"}],"notes":"Traditionally made with puff pastry, but you can use croissants or even palmiers for a shortcut. The key is to let the pastry soak up the milk before baking.","cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Egyptian"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["bake","boil"],"equipment":["9x13 inch baking dish","saucepan","baking sheet"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["wheat","milk","tree_nuts"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"dish","note":"A standard 9x13 inch baking dish"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"You can bake the pastry ahead of time, but assemble with milk right before serving."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Best served warm. Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat gently.","reheatingNotes":"Add a splash of milk before reheating in the oven or microwave to restore creaminess."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_9b1fca237d%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=8824288b-3b4a-43da-9c8b-349162f4aa3c","imageAlt":"Um Ali (Egyptian Bread Pudding) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["sweet","pudding","nuts","warm dessert","middle eastern"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Um Ali (Egyptian Bread Pudding)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T22:32:18.971Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T22:32:18.971Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_ff7317ca1a","slug":"basbousa-egyptian-b8fb751d","title":"Basbousa with Lemon Syrup","description":"A traditional Middle Eastern and North African semolina cake, soaked in a fragrant simple syrup and topped with almonds. 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