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Romanian Pumpkin Pie

Name: Romanian Pumpkin Pie
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 500 g all-purpose flour (type 550); 250 ml lukewarm water; 7 g dry yeast (or 25 g fresh); 1 tsp sugar; 1 tsp salt; 3 tbsp sunflower oil; 800 g peeled and grated pumpkin (approx. 1 kg unprocessed pumpkin); 150 g sugar (adjust to the sweetness of the pumpkin); 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 sachet vanilla sugar or vanilla extract; 2 tbsp breadcrumbs (optional, to absorb excess liquid); 2 tbsp oil or melted butter for greasing the tin and brushing the dough; 1 egg yolk or a little milk for the surface

Romanian pumpkin pie is a traditional dessert made with a flaky or leavened dough filled with grated pumpkin sweetened with sugar and flavored with cinnamon and vanilla. Simple, nourishing, and deeply seasonal, it is made especially in autumn when pumpkin is at its best.

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Servings

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Prep

30 min + 60 min dospit

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Cook

40 min

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Total

2 h 10 min

🥘Ingredients

servings

Dough

Filling

For brushing

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✅Dietary Compatibility

🥗Vegetarian🐟Pescatarian💪High-protein🥦Clean eating🫒Mediterranean

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Yield

1 tin (approx. 8 servings)

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

Keeps for 2–3 days in the refrigerator, covered. Reheat in the oven for 5–8 minutes to restore a crispy crust.

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Freezer

Can be frozen after baking and fully cooling, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, for up to 2 months.

🥗Nutrition Facts

Approximate values per serving (1/8 of the pie)

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Calories

290 kcal

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Protein

6 g

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Fat

6 g

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Carbohydrates

52 g

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Fiber

2 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Apple or cinnamon tea

🥂Warm milk

🥂Sour cream or whipped cream

🥂Full-fat yogurt with honey

🥂Apple or quince compote

💡Variations

Pumpkin and cottage cheese pie: mix 200 g fresh curd cheese into the pumpkin filling for a creamier, richer texture.

Filo pastry variation: use store-bought filo or puff pastry sheets for a quicker and extra-crispy version.

Pan-fried pumpkin pie: roll thin dough sheets and pan-fry the pie with a little oil, in the traditional country-style version.

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