Umm Ali also called Om Ali is a popular dessert from the Middle East. This is a baked puff pastry with condensed milk, cream and nuts. This is also the national dish of Egypt.
I came about this recipe from shenanchie site, however, I also found this in various other middle east blogs, which have such sinful-looking pictures of this dessert. Unlike the American Bread pudding, this is made with fresh puff pastry.
I made it with very a small portion as all were stuffed with all the bread and cookies I have been baking. So I will be baking this again to enjoy on its own.
Umm Ali | Bahraini Bread Pudding

Today is U for Umm Ali from the Middle East
In the ABC Bake around the World series:
A for Afghan Biscuit from New Zealand
B for Brownie from the United States
C for Cheese Crackers with Parmesan from Italy
D for Devil’s Food Cake from the United States
E for English Muffin Bread from the United Kingdom
F for Fougasse from France
G for Garlic Bread from India
H for Hot Cross Bun from England
I for Ischler Cookies are from Austria
J for Johnny Cake from Belize
K for Kugelhopf from Europe
L for Lekach from Germany
M for Mupotohayi | Chimodho from Zimbabwe
N for Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies from Italy
O for Oatmeal Raisin Cookies from Scotland
P for Peanut Cookies from China
Q for Qurabiya from Iran
R for Russian Rose Bread from Russia
S for Sekerpare from Turkey
T for Tahini and Almond Cookies from Israeli


Umm Ali | Bahraini Bread Pudding
Preheat oven to 185 C.
In a greased baking cup, place the puff pastry and bake for 5 mins or until the pastry is puffed and golden in color.
Remove from oven. Break the puff pastry into small pieces.
Add coconut, condensed milk, and nuts. Bake for 6 to 7 mins.
Add fresh cream on top and serve warm.

Recipe
Umm Ali | Bahraini Bread Pudding
Ingredients
- 1 cup Puff Pastry
- 4 tbsp Condensed Milk
- 2 tbsp Fresh Cream
- 2 tbsp Almonds
- 1 tsp Coconut Flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 185 C.
- In a greased baking cup, place the puff pastry and bake for 5 mins or until the pastry is puffed and golden in color.
- Remove from oven. Break puff pastry into small pieces.
- Add coconut, condensed milk, and nuts. Bake for 6 to 7 mins.
- Add fresh cream on top and serve warm.

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Sowmya:) says
This looks so rich and delectable, Valli. I am so tempted to try this instantly....have to make a Chennai visit soon! ????
I can understand how your family must be feeling. Mine does not want to look at breads for the rest of the year!
vaishalisabnani says
I would love to finish that bowl! Baked puff , condensed milk along with nuts , wow , I am drooling Valli ! Would love to make sometime soon .
srividhya says
That is one sinful bowl of goodness... Lipsmacking.
Priya Suresh says
Such a delectable pudding, my all time favourite and i love it to the core, now you are tempting me.
Sapna says
I have this sinful dessert in my to do list since ages. All those ingredients makes it more decadent.
Namratha says
That's a delicious combination there.. will try.
Harini-Jaya R says
Looks sinful, Valli. I don't know when I will wade through all the delicious bookmarks..
Pavani says
Same pinch Valli. I made Umm Ali too and we loved it. It is such a rich and decadent dessert.
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
Umm Ali seems to be a favorite choice among us. Love your single serve version and I might bake it like this next time as it can get a little messy when scooping it out of a large dish.
ruchi indu says
Umm Ali - very funny name... Seems like a child tried to pronounce it. Bookmarked!
Sharmila - The Happie Friends Potpourri Corner says
That is a creamy n delicious bake!! Indeed middle East has got some awesome recipes in their cuisine!!
Nandy shetty says
I love Desserts, this dessert looks so rich and yummy, and enjoying preparing this, and came out perfectly. Family members enjoyed this Umm Ali pudding.