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Greek Pumpkin Pie

Cozy Up with Greek Pumpkin Pie: A Slice of Autumn Bliss

This Greek Pumpkin Pie, or Kolokithopita, combines pumpkin and spices in a flaky pastry, offering a delightful autumn dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 500 grams Pumpkin, shredded Can substitute with finely grated zucchini.
  • 150 grams Caster Sugar If using brown sugar, reduce to 100 grams.
  • 120 grams Short-Grain Rice, uncooked Adds texture and structure.
  • 100 grams Currants Can be swapped with raisins or omitted.
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon Can substitute with nutmeg or allspice.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cloves Optional, adds depth of flavor.
Pastry
  • 10 sheets Filo Pastry Ensure it's at room temperature.
  • 150 mL Extra Virgin Olive Oil For brushing the filo.
Serving
  • Additional Cinnamon For dusting before serving.
  • Powdered Sugar For dusting before serving.

Equipment

  • Baking Pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Spatula
  • Kitchen towel

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking pan with olive oil.
  2. Grate the pumpkin and squeeze out excess moisture with a kitchen towel.
  3. Mix the pumpkin with caster sugar, rice, currants, cinnamon, and cloves until well combined.
  4. Layer 5 sheets of filo pastry in the greased pan, brushing each with olive oil.
  5. Spread the pumpkin filling evenly over the layered filo.
  6. Top with another set of 5 filo sheets, brushing each with olive oil and tucking edges back over filling.
  7. Brush the top layer of filo with olive oil and score a diamond pattern onto it.
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Dust with additional cinnamon and powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 80IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Keep filo covered with a damp cloth while assembling to prevent drying out. Adjust spices to taste.

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