Spiced Pumpkin Filo Pie with Cardamom: A Warming Autumn Treat
Pour yourself a glass of whisky or brandy, cut a generous slice, and settle in. This cardamom pumpkin filo pie is all about comfort — a cosy, spiced bake that captures the essence of autumn in every bite.
There’s something deeply satisfying about the combination of soft, gently spiced pumpkin and crisp, golden filo pastry. Infused with cream and fragrant cardamom, the filling is rich yet delicate, with just enough warmth to make it feel indulgent without being heavy.
The cardamom adds an aromatic lift that pairs beautifully with the pumpkin, bringing depth, subtle sweetness, and a quiet, nostalgic warmth that lingers long after the last bite.
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Spiced Pumpkin Filo Pie with Cardamom
Ingredients
- 750g pumpkin peeled, deseeded and cut into chunks
- 8 sheets filo pastry + 25gm melted butter for brushing
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 140g light brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 25g butter, melted
- 125ml cream
- 50ml milk
Instructions
- Heat oven to 160°C fan forced.
- Using a medium-large saucepan, cover pumpkin pieces with water and bring to a boil, place a lid on top and simmer for 15 – 20 minutes. Drain and let cool.
- Roll out filo pastry sheets. Using a 25cm pie dish with a removable base, gently layer the filo sheets one by one, draping the extra pastry over the edge. When the dish is evenly lined, use a fork and prick all over the base. To finish, carefully take the overlapping filo pastry and shape around the rim. Brush all over with melted butter and bake in the oven for 15 – 20 minutes until light golden brown. Remove and leave to cool completely (if the pastry on the base has risen, carefully press it down to flatten).
- To make the filling: Push cooled pumpkin pieces through a sieve to make a puree. Combine beaten eggs, sugar, salt, cardamom, 25gm melted butter, milk and cream, then add the pumpkin purée and stir to combine.
- Pour evenly into the filo pie shell and bake for 30 minutes or until the filling is set.
- Leave to cool before removing the pie from the tin and serving.
Cardamom Pumpkin Filo Pie
