By Chef Ali El Bourji At Atlantis, The Palm
A favourite dessert amongst Arab celebrities and royalty the world over, and one of the most prominent Lebanese chefs in the region, Chef Ali’s Iftar experience is something that one simply cannot miss!
Chef Ali brings to you one of his famous dessert recipes, The sticky Date Pudding.
This Eid, enjoy sweet moments with this unique recipe straight out of the Ayamna Kitchen at Atlantis, The Palm.
Ingredients:
| Date Pudding | ||
| Butter | 220 | Gm |
| Castor sugar | 650 | gm |
| Egg whole | 440 | gm |
| Date paste | 650 | gm |
| Water | 700 | Ml |
| Flour | 650 | gm |
| Baking soda | 30 | Gm |
| Caramel Sauce | ||
| Sugar Castor | 1 | Kg |
| Butter | 100 | Gm |
| Cream | 1 | Litre |
Method:
In a planetary mixer, cream butter and sugar together.
Boil the date paste and water together until combined as a paste,
Add the whole eggs to the butter and sugar mixture.
Once creamed, add the date paste mixture to the above.
In the end fold in the flour and baking soda to the mixture.
Pour into greased moulds and bake at 180 C until cooked.
For the caramel Sauce
Caramelize the sugar until golden color, put the cream into this mixture and stir.
At the end add butter to this mixture, Whisk until combined.
Pour caramel sauce over date cake and garnish with almond flakes.
About Atlantis, The Palm Dubai
Located at the centre of the crescent of The Palm in Dubai, Atlantis, The Palm is the first entertainment resort destination in the region. Opened in September 2008, the unique ocean-themed resort features a variety of marine and entertainment attractions, as well as 22 hectares of waterpark amusement at Atlantis Aquaventure, all within a 46-hectare site. It is home to one of the biggest waterparks in the world and the one of the largest open-air marine habitats, with more than 65,000 marine animals in lagoons and displays including The Lost Chambers Aquarium, a maze of underwater corridors and passageways providing a journey through ancient Atlantis. Aquaventure Waterpark features 23.5 million litres of fresh water used to power 105 thrilling waterslides and attractions, including several world record-breaking slides, and two river rides featuring tidal waves and pools, water rapids and white-water chargers. Dolphin Bay, the unparalleled dolphin conservation and education habitat, and Sea Lion Point were created to provide guests a once in a lifetime opportunity to learn more about some of nature’s most friendly mammals. The resort boasts an impressive collection of luxury boutiques and shops as well as extensive meeting and convention facilities. Atlantis, The Palm is also known as the culinary destination in the region where guests can take their pick from a collection of 29 world-renowned restaurants including Bread Street Kitchen & Bar, Hakkasan, Nobu, Ronda Locatelli, Seafire Steakhouse & Bar and the award-winning underwater restaurant, Ossiano. Atlantis is also home to a buzzing nightlife scene with entertainment destination Wavehouse offering something for everyone, while WHITE Beach & Restaurant is the perfect place to unwind with a drink as the sun slips into the Arabian Sea.
