Around the World in Valentine’s Day Desserts
| February 11, 2019
3. Om Ali
This amazing dish called Om Ali, which translates to English as “Ali’s mother,” is a popular dessert all across Egypt. It’s great to make when you have lots of leftover pastry or bread as it resembles a bread pudding, made with stale bread covered in cream and baked until golden brown.
Om Ali is often garnished with toppings like pistachios, coconut flakes, and a drizzle of even more cream before being served. For Egyptians, the contrast between deliciously soft interior and crunchy, caramelized top is what makes this dish so amazing.
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