Umm Ali (Egyptian Dessert)

Source : Mix Together The Cream And 1 Tbsp Sugar Keep Aside Shred The Croissant Into Medium Size Pieces In A Pan Heat The Milk 2 Tbsp Sugar Butter Cardamom ...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : June 10, 2026

Step:

  1. Mix together the cream and 1 tbsp sugar. Keep aside. Shred the croissant into medium size pieces.

  2. In a pan heat the milk, 2 tbsp sugar, butter, cardamom powder and rose water.

  3. Arrange the shredded croissants and the khoya inside a baking dish.

    Umm Ali (Egyptian Dessert) recipe step 3 photo
  4. Pour the milk mixture on top of the croissant,

    Umm Ali (Egyptian Dessert) recipe step 4 photo
  5. Followed by the cream and coconut.

    Umm Ali (Egyptian Dessert) recipe step 5 photo
  6. Sprinkle the nuts and raisins.

    Umm Ali (Egyptian Dessert) recipe step 6 photo
  7. Bake in a preheated oven for 15-20 minutes at 180 degrees C. or till the surface turns slightly brown.

    Umm Ali (Egyptian Dessert) recipe step 7 photo
  8. Bring it to a room temperature & refrigerate for some time. Garnish with the pomegranate pearls and enjoy chilled.

    Umm Ali (Egyptian Dessert) recipe step 8 photo Umm Ali (Egyptian Dessert) recipe step 8 photo

Ingredients

  1. 2 sweet croissant
  2. 1 & 1/2 - 2 cups evaporated milk / thickened milk
  3. 2-3 tbsp khoya (opt)
  4. 3 tbsp sugar (powdered) or as required
  5. 1/4 cup cream
  6. 1/4 cup fresh grated coconut
  7. 2 tbsp butter
  8. 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
  9. 1 tbsp rose water
  10. 2 tbsp each of chopped pistachios, almonds, raisins & pomegranate pearls

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