Traditional Bulgarian Tikvenik with Filo Pastry 🎃🇧🇬 | A Bulgarian Autumn Classic 🍂

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta offers a lighter texture while cottage cheese is more economical.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a distinct flavor.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Grate the pumpkin into a large bowl.

Mix the grated pumpkin with sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until well combined.

Lay a sheet of filo pastry on a clean surface and brush with cold-pressed sunflower oil.

Place another sheet of filo pastry on top and brush with oil again.

Spread a portion of the pumpkin mixture along one edge of the filo.

Top with a layer of ground walnuts.

Roll the filo tightly around the filling to form a log.

Place the rolled tikvenik on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Brush the top with more sunflower oil.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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