Bundevara

"Bundevara" is a delightful Serbian pastry that closely resembles a strudel. This sweet pie is crafted by rolling phyllo dough around a filling of sweetened, grated pumpkin, and then baking it to perfection. To enhance the flavor, spices like nutmeg and cinnamon, or even raisins, are often mixed into the filling.

Once baked, "bundevara" is commonly dusted with either powdered sugar or vanilla sugar, making it a treat for both the eyes and the palate. You can enjoy it either warm or chilled, depending on your preference.

For the best "bundevara" pumpkins with a rich, intense color are preferred. Although these specific varieties of Cucurbita moschata aren't widely grown in Serbia, they are considered the ideal choice for this scrumptious pastry.