Ramadan Recipe: Dubai Chocolate Umm Ali

Dubai Chocolate Umm Ali is a modern twist on the classic Middle Eastern dessert, adding a rich chocolatey touch to the traditional recipe. This upgraded version blends flaky pastry, creamy milk, warm spices, and melted chocolate for a truly indulgent treat. Topped with crunchy nuts and a hint of sweetness, it offers the perfect balance of nostalgia and innovation. Whether served warm after iftar or as a suhoor delight, this luxurious take on Umm Ali is sure to impress family and friends during Ramadan.
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Ingredients of Dubai Chocolate Umm Ali
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- 10 Minutes
- 6 Serving
- 220 Calories
- 6 square sheets of puff pastry
- 1 tbsp butter, melted
- Milky Sauce
- 2 cups milk
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp dark chocolate, melted
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rose water
Pastry Layer
- 1 pack Kadaifi dough, chopped
- 2 tbsp pistachio butter, adjust as desired
Kadaifi Layer
- Melted dark chocolate
- Chopped pistachio
Garnish
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Method & Directions of Dubai Chocolate Umm Ali
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- 30 Minutes
- Bake the Puff Pastry
تم نسخ الرابطStart by preheating your oven to 180°C. Arrange the puff pastry sheets in a baking sheet layered with a piece of parchment paper. Poke holes into each square of pastry with a fork. Now, bake until golden brown.
- Prepare the Chocolate Milk Sauce
تم نسخ الرابطIn a saucepan over medium heat, mix milk, sugar, vanilla, melted chocolate, haevy cream, brown sugar, and rose water. Bring to a bubble then reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Make the Kadaifi Layer
تم نسخ الرابطIn a pan, melt the butter and toss in the shredded Kadaifi dough. Keep stirring until it gets golden brown, then add the pistachio butter and mix.
- Crumble the Baked Puff Pastry
تم نسخ الرابطOnce your baked pastries are ready, crumble them into large pieces and place each crumbled square into an individual serving dish that is oven friendly.
- Top with Kadaifi
تم نسخ الرابطNow, top the Umm Ali with the pistachio Kadaifi mix and even it out.
- Pour the Chocolate Milk Sauce
تم نسخ الرابطPour the milky sauce you made earlier covering the puff pastry and Kadaifi mixture.
- Bake the Dubai Chocolate Umm Ali
تم نسخ الرابطTransfer the dessert into your oven and bake until the surface is nicely golden. Take out and garnish with melted dark chocolate and crushed pistachios. Serve warm and enjoy!