Umm Ali

Umm Ali Ingredients

1 package of puff pastry (you can use stale croissants)5 cups of full fat milk1 cup of sugar (more or less to taste)1 can of table cream (qeshta)½ cup of whipped cream2 tbsp of butter or ghee½ cup of shredded almonds½ cup shredded coconut½ cup of golden raisins1 tbsp vanillaDash of cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.Place thawed dough on a baking sheet. Poke with a fork to allow the dough to puff up and become crispy.Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden and puffed.Meanwhile, prepare your milk by adding vanilla and sugarBring the milk to a boil, stirring occasionally. Simmer for about 2-3 minutes, then add the ghee or butter, then set aside.Prepare the dough by simply shredding it into an oven-safe casserole dish. Add the coconut, nuts, raisins, and cinnamon.Pour the milk mixture into the dough, and allow the dough to absorb the milk mixture.Mix the table cream with the whipping cream, and then pour this topping on the Umm Ali in the casserole dish.Bake on 350 degrees for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden.Garnish with your favorite nuts and enjoy warm. Sahtain!