This Traditional Bulgarian Dessert Tastes Like Fall 🍂 Tikvenik Recipe

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).

Peel and grate the pumpkin into a large bowl.

Mix the grated pumpkin with sugar until well combined.

Roll the phyllo dough tightly around the filling to form a log.

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

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

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