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Cypriot Kolokotes with Sweet Pumpkin and Raisins

Name: Cypriot Kolokotes with Sweet Pumpkin and Raisins
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Snack
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup fresh orange juice; 1/2 tsp salt; 3 cups sweet pumpkin, grated and well-drained; 1 cup raisins; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg; 1 egg, beaten; 1 tbsp water

Indulge in these savory and sweet filled pastries, a traditional Cypriot delicacy that marries the earthy taste of pumpkin with the sweetness of raisins.

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·By Ethan Brooks·January 24, 2026

Cypriot Kolokotes with Sweet Pumpkin and Raisins — Snack served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Dough

For the Pumpkin Filling

For the Egg Wash

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 317 kcal
Protein: 5 g
Carbs: 47.8 g
Fat: 11.8 g
Fiber: 2 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3172 kcal
Protein: 50 g
Carbs: 478 g
Fat: 118.4 g
Fiber: 20.2 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
3 cups all-purpose flour	1360	36	274	3	10
1/2 cup olive oil	960	0	0	110	0
1/2 cup fresh orange juice	56	1	14	0	0.2
1/2 tsp salt	0	0	0	0	0
3 cups sweet pumpkin, grated and well-drained	90	3	23	0	3
1 cup raisins	435	4	115	0	5
1/4 cup sugar	194	0	50	0	0
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon	3	0	1	0	1
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg	6	0	1	0.4	1
1 egg, beaten	68	6	1	5	0
1 tbsp water	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Dough

1
Combine flour and salt
Combine flour and salt in a large bowl.
2
Add olive oil
Add olive oil and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3
Incorporate orange juice
Gradually add orange juice, mixing until a dough forms.

Making the Pumpkin Filling

1
Mix pumpkin and raisins
Mix grated pumpkin and raisins in a large bowl.
2
Add sugar and spices
Stir in sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
3
Rest the mixture
Let mixture sit for 10 minutes.
Tip: Ensure the pumpkin is thoroughly drained to avoid soggy pastries.

How to Make Cypriot Kolokotes with Sweet Pumpkin and Raisins

Total time: 2 h · Yields 10 servings

1
Rolling the Dough
Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness.
2
Filling the Pastries
Cut dough into circles, place a spoonful of pumpkin filling in the center, fold over, and crimp edges with a fork.
3
Baking
Place pastries on a baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and bake until golden brown.