Spiced Pumpkin Phyllo Pie

Vegetarian
Health score
5%
Spiced Pumpkin Phyllo Pie
45 min.
8
284kcal

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Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of autumn with our Spiced Pumpkin Phyllo Pie. This delightful dessert combines the rich, sweet taste of freshly baked pumpkin or butternut squash with fragrant spices like cinnamon and ginger, creating a perfect harmony of flavor that will surely tantalize your taste buds. The crispy phyllo pastry, layered and brushed with melted butter, provides a delightful contrast to the creamy pumpkin filling, making each bite a blissful experience.

This recipe is not only vegetarian but also surprisingly easy to prepare, taking just 45 minutes to bring this stunning pie to your table. Ideal for a cozy family gathering or as a centerpiece for your holiday celebrations, this dessert serves up to eight portions, allowing you to share the joy of fall flavors with friends and family. Plus, it’s versatile—great warm or at room temperature, and even more delightful with a sprinkle of freshly grated nutmeg on top.

Whether you’re a seasoned baker or trying your hand at pie-making for the first time, our Spiced Pumpkin Phyllo Pie is sure to impress. Dive into this delicious recipe that captures the essence of the season, bringing warmth and sweetness to your dessert table!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter melted
  • 1.8 pound butternut squash halved seeded
  • tablespoon cornstarch 
  • large eggs 
  • tablespoons evaporated skim milk canned
  • cup brown sugar loosely packed ()
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • teaspoon ground ginger 
  • 1.5 tablespoons cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 0.3 teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated for garnish
  • inch sheets dough fresh frozen thawed
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • 0.8 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • plastic wrap
  • tart form

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line rimmedbaking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Placepumpkin, cut side down, on parchment.
  3. Bake until very tender, about 1 hour. Cool.
  4. Scoop pumpkin flesh into processor;discard skin.
  5. Combine cinnamon, ginger,and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg in small bowl.
  6. Addhalf of cinnamon mixture to pumpkin inprocessor.
  7. Add brown sugar, eggs, milk,cream, cornstarch, vanilla, and salt. Processuntil very smooth. DO AHEAD: Filling can bemade 1 day ahead.
  8. Transfer to large bowl,cover, and chill.
  9. Increase oven temperature to 425°F.Lightly butter 9-inch-diameter tart pan withremovable bottom.
  10. Place rimmed bakingsheet in oven to heat. Stir 2 tablespoonssugar into remaining cinnamon mixture.
  11. Lay 1 phyllo sheet on clean work surfaceand brush lightly with butter (keep remainingphyllo sheets covered with plastic wrap anddamp towel to prevent drying).
  12. Sprinkle 1scant teaspoonful cinnamon mixture overphyllo. Repeat 4 times with phyllo, butter, andcinnamon mixture. Arrange stacked phylloin tart pan, gently pressing and allowinglong sides to hang over edge of pan. Repeatlayering process with 5 remaining phyllosheets. Arrange stacked phyllo crosswise atopfirst sheets so that overhanging corners pointin opposite directions.
  13. Roll overhang in to formedge of crust.
  14. Pour pumpkin into pan.
  15. Place pie on hot baking sheet and bake10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to375°F and bake until tester inserted intocenter of filling comes out clean, 40 to 45minutes. Cool at least 20 minutes. Gratenutmeg over and serve warm.
  16. Per serving: 349.6 kcal calories, 29.6 % calories from fat,
  17. 5 g fat, 6.0 g saturated fat, 10
  18. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories284kcal
Protein6.29%
Fat31.29%
Carbs62.42%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.14
Glycemic Load
2.66
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
13.164347798928%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:283.8kcal
14.19%
Fat:10.23g
15.75%
Saturated Fat:5.83g
36.45%
Carbohydrates:45.94g
15.31%
Net Carbohydrates:43.71g
15.9%
Sugar:33.38g
37.08%
Cholesterol:92.19mg
30.73%
Sodium:267.65mg
11.64%
Alcohol:0.13g
100%
Alcohol %:0.09%
100%
Protein:4.63g
9.27%
Vitamin A:10953.9IU
219.08%
Vitamin C:21mg
25.46%
Manganese:0.37mg
18.41%
Potassium:461.22mg
13.18%
Vitamin E:1.86mg
12.42%
Calcium:120.93mg
12.09%
Selenium:7.9µg
11.28%
Magnesium:43.18mg
10.79%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.32%
Folate:39.87µg
9.97%
Phosphorus:99.65mg
9.96%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.4%
Fiber:2.23g
8.92%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.58%
Vitamin B5:0.83mg
8.31%
Iron:1.43mg
7.93%
Vitamin B3:1.41mg
7.03%
Copper:0.11mg
5.33%
Vitamin D:0.64µg
4.3%
Zinc:0.55mg
3.64%
Vitamin B12:0.21µg
3.55%
Vitamin K:2µg
1.91%
Source:Epicurious