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Tikvenik Bulgarian Pumpkin Strudel

Tikvenik Recipe (Bulgarian Pumpkin Strudel)

This Bulgarian pumpkin strudel is super aromatic and full of flavors. The combination of spice-infused pumpkin filling and the crunchy dough will keep you going back for more!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Bulgarian
Keyword: Bulgarian Pumpkin Strudel, Tikvenik
Level of Difficulty: Medium
Dietary Preference: Dairy-Free, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 497kcal

Equipment

  • Baking tray
  • Stovetop pan
  • Kitchen turner
  • Kitchen grater
  • Bowl
  • Basting Brush
  • Cutting Board

Ingredients

  • 4 thick dough sheets or 8 thin ones
  • 2.2 pounds grated pumpkin
  • 5.3 ounces brown sugar
  • 7 ounces ground walnuts
  • 2.8 ounces raisins
  • 1 cup sunflower oil
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • A little powdered sugar, for sprinkling
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Instructions 

  • Peel and grate the pumpkin coarsely. Heat 2/3 of the oil in a pan over medium heat and pour in all the grated pumpkins. Stew for about 10 minutes, stirring regularly with a kitchen turner, until the pumpkin starts to soften.
    Peel And Grate The Pumpkin Coarsely
  • Put the prepared pumpkin into a bowl and add the remaining ingredients for the filling - walnuts, sugar, raisins and cinnamon. Mix gently until well combined.
    Put The Prepared Pumpkin
  • Preheat the oven to 356°F. Line a baking tray with baking paper or brush it with a little oil. Then, take a sheet of dough and lay it out on a clean work surface with the wider side facing you.
    Baking Tray With Baking Paper
  • Brush some oil onto the sheet using the basting brush, then spread the filling all over it. Lift the edge of the sheet closest to you and roll/fold it.
    Spread The Filling All Over
  • Roll up the sheet. If it is too long, cut it in half and then put the two pieces in the baking tray. Repeat the previous steps with the remaining dough sheets.
    Put On Baking Tray
  • Before you put the Tikveniks in the oven, you must first grease them with oil. For more flavor, you can add some cinnamon to the oil.
    Add Some Cinnamon To The Oil
  • Once done, transfer the baking tray to the oven and bake at 356°F for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown.
    Tikveniks Turn Golden Brown
  • When the Tikveniks are ready, remove them from the oven. Let the Tikveniks cool for about 10 minutes before slicing.
    Sprinkle Sugar On Tikveniks
  • When serving, you can sprinkle a little powdered sugar on top.
    Cut Tikveniks

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Notes

  • The cooking time is based on 8 to 10 servings.
  • If the pumpkin is not sweet enough, you should add about 7 ounces of sugar. In case it is ripe and sweet, then about 5.3 ounces is enough.
  • The tikvenik is quite delicate, so you should handle them with care. In addition, don't add too much filling.
  • These pumpkin strudels will last for about 2 days but will turn a bit mushy after that. For this reason, you should enjoy them as soon as possible.
  • If you want, you can pair the tikvenik with Bulgarian yogurt for extra flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 497kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 555mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 10620IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 2mg