Om Ali, Omali, Umm Ali, or Oumm Ali (Egyptian Arabic: أم على), meaning "Mother of Ali", is a traditional Egyptian dessert, and is a national dessert of Egypt. [1] There are numerous variations with different composition.

You could think of Om Ali as the Egyptian cousin of the ever-so-popular bread pudding. Same idea of soaking some type of bready carb with dairy and sugar and baking it in the oven. Om Ali skips the eggs though, which makes it lighter in texture, looser and milkier as …

Sep 15, 2021 · Om Ali (aka Um Ali) is a traditional Egyptian dessert that is the Middle Eastern version of bread pudding. My version is made with buttery toasted croissants, milk, and heavy cream, with a hint of cinnamon. Add nuts in the pudding, or top it with some, it’s divine either way!

Mar 1, 2023 · Om Ali is a traditional Egyptian bread pudding made with layers of puff pastry mixed with nuts, and raisins and shredded coconut then soaked in sweetened milk.

Jan 14, 2014 · Oum Ali also known as "Middle Eastern pudding" is a creamy dessert made with flaky pastry or croissants and soft and crunchy nuts. Preheat oven to 400 F (200˚C). Sprinkle puff pastry with 2 tablespoons of brown sugar and bake for …

Feb 24, 2015 · 1- Bake the Oum Ali for 20 minutes or until done. The surface of Oum Ali should have a beautiful golden brown color when done. 2- Remove from the oven and serve immediately. Serve in small bowls and top with the remaining whipped cream – top with chopped nuts. The whipped cream will melt and create a nice milky liquid that gives even more ...

May 18, 2020 · This Um Ali recipe gives you a very traditional Egyptian dessert that is like an extra special bread pudding. It’s delicious- creamy, sweet and comforting, with an assortment of nuts for those so inclined.

Oum Ali (Om Ali) is the most famous and traditional Egyptian Dessert made with pastry and cream with nuts and dried fruits. Full Oum Ali Recipe with pictures.

Aug 13, 2024 · Om Ali is the national dessert of Egypt, and its roots go back at least to the 10th century, when we get the base recipe for my version. I took inspiration from other medieval recipes and added the nuts, sultanas, and spices, though they would also use ingredients like camphor, chicken, poppyseeds, and musk.

Mar 21, 2022 · This easy Egyptian bread pudding or Om Ali recipe is made with puff pastry, perfumed rose water, and topped with an assortment of toasted nuts.