Prepare the pumpkin
Grate the pumpkin, mix it with the sugar and leave for 15 minutes to release its juice. Squeeze out the excess liquid lightly with your hands.
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Cypriot Pumpkin and Tahini Pastries
A sweet Cypriot pastry where grated pumpkin, tahini and cinnamon meet crisp filo sheets.
Prep 30 minCook 40 minTotal 1 h 25 minServings 6Difficulty Medium
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Make the filling
Add the tahini, walnuts and ground cinnamon to the grated pumpkin and mix until the filling is even.
Fill and roll
Lay out two baklava filo sheets with butter brushed between them. Spread with filling, roll up and arrange on a greased tray.
Bake until golden
Brush with the remaining butter and bake in a 180 °C oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until golden. Serve lukewarm.
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