Traditional Egyptian Om Ali by Reemaislam

Ingredients

• 400g (14 oz) frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 4 cup (1 l) whole milk
• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (60g) slivered almonds, toasted
• 1/2 cup (60g) pistachios, chopped
• 1/4 cup (30g) raisins or dried cranberries
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Spread puff pastry on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
2. Remove pastry from oven and let it cool slightly, then break it into bite-sized pieces into a large baking dish
3. Scatter the almonds, pistachios, and raisins over the pastry pieces.
4. In a medium saucepan, combine milk, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla over medium heat; bring to a gentle simmer for 3-5 minutes until sugar dissolves.
5. Pour the hot milk mixture over the pastry pieces until they are well submerged.
6. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 10-15 minutes until the top is bubbling and slightly golden.