Pite me Kungull të Kripur (Kosovar Savory Pumpkin, Onion & Crumbled Cheese Filo Pie) – Authentic Kosovo Recipe
Golden Kosovar savory pumpkin pie balancing sweet squash with salty white cheese inside crisp filo.
- Country of Origin
- 🇽🇰 Kosovo (Southern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- vegetarian
- Prep Time
- 20 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Signature Staples
- Flaky filo pastry, Grated savory pumpkin/squash, Caramelized onions and white cheese, Nutmeg pinch, Black pepper
Ingredients for Pite me Kungull të Kripur (Kosovar Savory Pumpkin, Onion & Crumbled Cheese Filo Pie) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) flaky filo pastry, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups grated savory pumpkin/squash, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup caramelized onions and white cheese
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with nutmeg pinch
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Kosovo seasoning (black pepper, olive oil, yogurt brush)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C) and lightly oil an ovenproof skillet or baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion, garlic, nutmeg pinch, and black pepper, olive oil, yogurt brush for 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine flaky filo pastry and grated savory pumpkin/squash with the sautéed aromatics and layer evenly into the baking dish.
- Top with caramelized onions and white cheese and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown on top.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving warm at the table.