Baklava Pumpkin Pie
User Reviews
4.8
57 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
10 pieces
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Calories
3433 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
American-Mediterranean Fusion
Baklava Pumpkin Pie
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This dessert may look fancy, but with store-bought phyllo doing most of the heavy lifting it’s very beginner-friendly. Think of it as if pumpkin pie and baklava had a child, with all the classic flavorings of classic pumpkin pie but with a crispy phyllo dough crust, cinnamon-walnut crumble, and a decadent honey drizzle. A little bit nostalgic yet totally unexpected, it’s the best of both worlds! Plus, it’s a perfectly light way to cap off a rich meal.
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Ingredients
For the Pumpkin Pie Filling
- 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree (no sugar added)
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons raw cane sugar
- 1/4 cup whole milk (or unsweetened almond milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- Very small pinch kosher salt
For the Walnut Crumble
- 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons raw cane sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
For the Crust
- 1/2 pound phyllo dough, properly thawed (see note)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more if needed
- 3/4 cup quality honey, warmed, for drizzling
Instructions
- Get ready. Position a rack in the middle of your oven and heat to 350°F. Brush a springform pan or a 10-inch nonstick tart pan with 3-inch sides and a removable bottom with olive oil.
- Prepare the pumpkin pie filling. In a large mixing bowl, add the pumpkin puree, eggs, honey, sugar, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, and kosher salt. Whisk to combine.
- Prepare the walnut crumble. In a small bowl, combine the walnuts, sugar, and cinnamon. Mix well.
- Prepare the phyllo. Soak and wring out two clean kitchen towels so they’re very lightly damp. Lay one on your work surface, then unwrap and unroll the phyllo sheets over the towel. Place the second lightly damp towel on top. This will keep the phyllo from drying and breaking as you work.
- Assemble the phyllo crust. Lay 2 sheets of phyllo on the bottom of the pan (there should be extra slack hanging over the sides). Brush the top sheet with extra virgin olive oil, then rotate the pan and lay another 2 sheets on top. Brush once more and continue rotating and layering until you’ve used about 3/4 of the dough. The phyllo should cover the pan all around with slack hanging over the sides.
- Add the walnut crumble. Brush the final sheet with olive oil, then sprinkle about 3/4 of the walnut mixture to cover the bottom of the pan. Keep the remaining phyllo sheets covered for now.
- Add the pumpkin pie filling. Add the pumpkin filling and use a rubber spatula or metal spoon to spread so it’s even throughout.
- Layer. Fold the phyllo slack over the pumpkin filling. Bunch the remaining phyllo sheets, one at a time, and arrange them over top until you have covered the filling (don’t worry, it will look very nice after baking).
- Finish assembling the pie. Brush the top phyllo layer with a little olive oil and sprinkle the remaining walnut crumble.
- Bake. Bake on the center rack of the heated oven until the phyllo is golden brown and crispy, 40 to 50 minutes.
- Finish and cool. Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle with the honey. Allow the pie to cool completely before serving (about 1 to 2 hours).
Notes
- Keep the frozen phyllo dough in its package and thaw overnight in your refrigerator, then let it come to room temperature on your counter for one hour (still in its package). Unwrap it just before using to prevent drying.
- Use a fruity, mild variety that’s not too bitter. I like our light and buttery Arbequina - California EVOO.
- For best results, pour the honey over the hot baklava pumpkin pie as soon as it comes out of the oven. This will help the crispy phyllo crust to absorb more of the honey.
- To thaw phyllo dough: Keep the frozen phyllo dough in its package and thaw overnight in your refrigerator, then let it come to room temperature on your counter for one hour (still in its package). Unwrap it just before using to prevent drying.
- For the olive oil: Use a fruity, mild variety that’s not too bitter. I like our light and buttery Arbequina - California EVOO.
- For best results, pour the honey over the hot baklava pumpkin pie as soon as it comes out of the oven. This will help the crispy phyllo crust to absorb more of the honey.
- To make this in advance: This can be assembled one night ahead and kept in the fridge before baking. Cover it with plastic wrap so the phyllo does not dry out. For best results bake it the day you plan to serve it. Once baked, it can be left uncovered on the counter before serving.
- Visit our shop to browse quality Mediterranean ingredients including olive oils, honey, jams, and spices.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
343.3kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
49.2g
(16%)
Protein
5.4g
(11%)
Fat
15.9g
(24%)
Saturated Fat
2.4g
(12%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6.6g
Monounsaturated Fat
6.2g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
49.8mg
(17%)
Sodium
132.6mg
(6%)
Potassium
123.3mg
(4%)
Fiber
1.9g
(8%)
Sugar
34.9g
(70%)
Vitamin A
102.7IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
1.6mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 3433 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 343.3kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 49.2g | 16% |
| Protein | 5.4g | 11% |
| Fat | 15.9g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4g | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.6g | 39% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.2g | 31% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 49.8mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 132.6mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 123.3mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 8% |
| Sugar | 34.9g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 102.7IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
57 reviews
Excellent
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