Bulgarian Tikvenik Pumpkin Strudel with Walnuts and Filo Pastry

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare a baking dish by greasing it with melted butter.

2. 2

   In a mixing bowl, combine grated pumpkin, chopped walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt.

3. 3

   Lay out a sheet of filo pastry, brush with melted butter, and layer with another sheet. Repeat until 3 sheets are stacked.

4. 4

   Spread a portion of the pumpkin filling along one edge of the layered pastry and roll it tightly.

5. 5

   Place the rolled strudel into the greased baking dish and brush the top with more melted butter.

6. 6

   Bake in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

7. 7

   Once baked, remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Per serving