Eish Saraya
HB-0847 · Hand-built original · Egyptian
Treat yourself to Eish Saraya, a comforting Egyptian dessert built from the simplest of pantry staples. Soft bread melts into warm, vanilla-scented milk, while chopped nuts and plump raisins add texture and a gentle sweetness in every spoonful. Often crowned with a dusting of cinnamon, this creamy pudding is a fixture at festive gatherings and a fitting finale to any Egyptian feast. Bring a little of that hospitality into your own kitchen.
EgyptianDessert1–2 servings1630 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeHigh Fiber
Main ingredient: bread
Pairs well with: coffee, vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, whipped cream
Servings:1quantities adjust to match
Ingredients
- 2 slices stale white bread, crusts removed
- 2 cups milk
- 3½ oz sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3½ oz chopped nuts (almonds or walnuts)
- 2 Tbsp raisins
- Ground cinnamon, to taste
- 1 Tbsp butter, for the dish (optional)
Method
- Heat the oven to 350°F. Lightly butter a small ovenproof dish if using.
- Tear the bread into small pieces and place them in the dish. Scatter over the raisins.
- Warm the milk with the sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Do not boil. Stir in the vanilla.
- Pour the warm milk over the bread and leave for 5 minutes so the bread absorbs it.
- Sprinkle the chopped nuts and a dusting of cinnamon over the top.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until just set and lightly golden on top.
- Serve warm, with an extra pinch of cinnamon if you like.
Nutrition (per serving, where published)
1630 kcalCalories
42.8 gProtein
201.6 gCarbs
74.4 gFat
16.9 gSaturates
10.3 gFibre
0.6 gSugars
564 mgSodium
89 mgCholesterol
1999 mgPotassium
855 mgCalcium
6.2 mgIron
1 servingServing
Estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data