Crispy pastry parcels filled with sweet pumpkin and spices.
Kolokotes are traditional Cypriot pastries filled with roasted pumpkin, bulgur, and aromatic spices. Wrapped in thin pastry and baked until golden, they make a savory-sweet snack or light meal.
Serves 12
Mix roasted pumpkin, cooked bulgur, sesame seeds, and cinnamon.
Layer phyllo sheets, brush with butter, add filling, then fold into triangle parcels.
Arrange on a baking sheet, brush with remaining butter.
Bake at 375°F for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
Keep unused phyllo covered with a damp towel
Serve warm or at room temperature
Add feta cheese to the filling
Use sweet potato instead of pumpkin
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Kolokotes are a traditional Cypriot dish that showcases the use of seasonal pumpkins and the island's phyllo pastry tradition.
Yes, freeze unbaked for up to 1 month, then bake directly.
Yes, if using vegetable oil or vegan butter instead of regular butter.
Per serving (90g) · 12 servings total
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