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A white casserole with Om Ali and a spoon in it.
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Om Ali

An Egyptian dessert that is said to be dating back to the 13th century. Om Ali is a traditional winter dessert that can be enjoyed all year round.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Middle East
Diet: Halal
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 324kcal
Author: Amira

Ingredients

  • 1 Puff pastry sheet ½ pound
  • 4 cup milk divided
  • ½ cup mixed nuts
  • 2 Tablespoon sugar or to your liking
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Cool Whip , about 115g

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • Cut the puff sheet into squares and place in a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Poke holes in each square using a fork and bake and bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • In an oven safe dish (2 quarts size), break the baked squares into chunks.
  • Mix in nuts of your choice.
  • Pour 2 cups of milk in a microwave safe bow or measuring cup.
  • Heat milk in the microwave for 1 minute. Dissolve sugar in warm milk and add vanilla extract.
  • Pour milk over the puff pastry and let it soak for 5-10 minutes.
  • Spread the Cool Whip over the top evenly. Broil in the oven for 5-10 minutes until top is golden.
  • Heat the remaining milk and sweeten to your liking.
  • Serve Om Ali hot with the sweetened milk on the side.

Notes

  • For notes, tips and variations please check the post.
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Nutrition

Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 219IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 172mg | Iron: 1mg