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Pumpkin Flaky Pastries with Caramelised Onions and Cheddar

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 350
Delight in flaky pastries filled with roasted pumpkin, caramelized onions, and sharp cheddar, perfect for a cozy snack or meal.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1 cup cold water
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cup plain gluten free flour blend
  • 1/2 cup coconut flour
  • 1 tsp xanthan gum
  • pinch salt
  • 1 3/4 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • 1 small pumpkin or butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and cut into chunks
  • 1 tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil

Filling

  • 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2.6 oz cheddar cheese, grated
  • pinch nutmeg
  • a few sprigs thyme, leaves only
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 egg whisked for egg wash

Seeds for sprinkling

  • mix of sesame, sunflower and pumpkin seeds for sprinkling

Instructions 

  • Mix cold water and vinegar, then chill in freezer.
  • Sift flours, xanthan gum, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly.
  • Add ice water mixture gradually, mix, shape into rectangle, wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Roast pumpkin at 390°F (200°C) for 45-60 minutes, then cool.
  • Caramelize onions with olive oil for 10-15 minutes until soft and browned.
  • Mix roasted pumpkin, onions, cheddar, nutmeg, thyme, salt, and pepper. Roll out dough, cut into rectangles or squares, fill, seal, egg wash, sprinkle seeds, and bake at 355°F (180°C) for 40 minutes until golden.

Notes

Ensure the dough is chilled well for flaky pastries. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: fusion
Keyword: Cheddar, Pastry, Pumpkin