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dakitten2
dakitten2 Posts: 888 Member
This is an african dessert from the Egypt area.

1 (17 1/4 ounce) package frozen puff pastry , thawed
5 cups milk
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup slivered almond
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup pistachio nut , chopped
1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut

1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2 Unroll the puff pastry sheets, and place flat on a baking sheet.
3 Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until puffed and golden brown.
4 Break the puff pastry into pieces, and place in a large bowl.
5 Add the raisins, almonds, pine nuts, pistachios, and coconut, and toss to distribute.
6 Pour into a 9x13 inch glass baking dish, and spread evenly.
7 Pour the milk into a saucepan, and stir in the sugar and vanilla.
8 Heat until hot but not quite boiling.
9 Pour over the mixture in the baking dish.
10 Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven.
11 Turn the oven to broil, and broil for 2 minutes to brown the top.
12 Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes.
13 Serve warm.

Nutritional Facts
Serving Size: 1 (258 g)

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving

Calories 630.1

Calories from Fat 326
Total Fat 36.2 g
Saturated Fat 10.8 g
Cholesterol 21.3 mg
Sodium 235.2 mg
Total Carbohydrate 66.9 g
Dietary Fiber 2.1 g
Sugars 30.0 g
Protein 11.7 g

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  • 2Big4MyBritches
    2Big4MyBritches Posts: 23 Member
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    I think I gained five pounds reading this, but it sounds SO good! I love trying 'different' foods. I get tired of the same ole same ole all the time!