Crispy Pumpkin Pie Parcels

Happy Monday guys! Recipe of the day is Crispy Pumpkin Pie Parcels – succulent pumpkin pie filling in filo pastry, fried to golen and served with powder sugar.

Crispy Pumpkin Pie Parcels

Every year, at Christmas Eve, we enjoy a huge vegetarian feast (a Bulgarian tradition), all cooked from scratch. One of the dishes, we always make is a filo pastry pumpkin pie. I was determined to jazz things up a bit and make a different, but still that yummy dessert. And I came up with these crispy golden parcels, filled with caramelised pumpkin, walnuts and spices. And to tell you the truth, this is our favourite version so far. 🙂

Crispy Pumpkin Pie Parcels

What you need:

  • pumpkin or butternut squash
  • walnuts
  • dark brown sugar
  • cinnamon
  • nutmeg
  • ginger
  • vanilla extract
  • filo pastry
  • sunflower oil for frying
  • powder sugar for serving, if wished
Crispy Pumpkin Pie Parcels

Here’s how to make these delicious Crispy Pumpkin Pie Parcels

Ingredients:

  • 400g pumpkin/butternut squash, grated
  • 180g dark brown sugar
  • 120g walnuts
  • 2tsp cinnamon
  • 1tsp nutmeg
  • 1tsp ginger
  • 1tsp vanilla extract
  • around 300g filo pastry
  • sunflower oil for frying
  • powder sugar for serving, if wished
Crispy Pumpkin Pie Parcels

Preparation:

  • Heat a pan with a tbsp of sunflower oil and add the pumpkin, spices, sugar and walnuts. Cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the hob and let it cool for a bit.
  • Unfold the filo pastry, cut into squares about 10x10cm. Brush the edges with a tiny bit of water and put about 2tbsp from the pumpkin mixtures, fold the ends in and roll it out in a parcel. Brush the ends with water again. Repeat until you’ve used all the pumpkin mixture.
  • Heat a pan with sunflower oil, for deep frying.
  • Cook each parcel for about two minutes on each side until golden . Place on a plate covered with kitchen roll.
  • Serve with powder sugar, if wished.

Enjoy!

Crispy Pumpkin Pie Parcels

I hope you guys love this recipe as much as we did. Stay tuned for more quick, easy and tasty recipes coming soon.

Meanwhile, have a tasty Monday and keep safe. xx

Crispy Pumpkin Pie Parcels

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