3 or 4croissants(or any old pastry, or 6 sheets phyllo)
1cupunsulphered coconut
1/2cupgolden raisins
1/4cupchopped hazelnuts
1/2cupchopped walnuts
1/2cupchopped pecans
1/4cupcranberries
1/4cuporganic sugar(omit if you use sweetened coconut)
3cupsorganic milk
3cupscream
3/4cuporganic sugar
1tsporange blossom water
1/4tspalmond extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
Take the old croissants and break them into pieces (If you are using left over phyllo, be sure to lightly toss in a pat of butter.) Put in the oven for about 10 minutes. You want the bread to be lightly toasted, and slightly crusty. Once you remove the bread, raise the heat to 375 degrees to prepare for the Om Ali.
In a bowl, mix together the coconut, nuts, cranberries and raisins. Remember, if you are using sweetened coconut, omit the sugar. Set aside.
In a pot, heat over medium-high heat, the milk, cream, 3/4 cup of organic sugar, orange blossom water, and almond extract. Do not bring to a boil, but heat it just long enough so that the sugar dissolves.
In a deep casserole dish, place one half of the bread at the bottom. Top with half of the coconut mixture. Repeat the layers with the remaining bread and then top with the leftover coconut mix. Cover with the milk mixture (you may have milk leftover).
Place in the oven. Cook for approximately 20 minutes. If all of the milk seems to be absorbed, you can add the remaining sweetened milk.