Pumpkin pie is a popular, delicious, and healthy dessert that can be served for both holidays and everyday meals. The secret to its popularity lies in its ease of preparation, superb flavor, and soft texture.

But if you add kefir to the classic pie recipe, you'll achieve the most tender dough possible. Kefir also imparts subtle tart notes that enhance the pumpkin's sweet flavor.

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Pumpkin pie with kefir

Nutritional value per serving
107.4 kcal
  • Proteins: 2.6 g
  • Fats: 3.2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 18.2 g
*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients
  • Total time:
  • Complexity:
    For experienced cooks. Special equipment may be required.
  • Number of servings: 1

Ingredients

Servings
  • Egg C1
    4 pcs
  • Cinnamon
    1 tsp
  • Sugar
    300 G
  • Water
    200 ml
  • Salt
    0.25 tsp
  • Pumpkin
    300 G
  • Kefir
    225 G
  • Vegetable oil
    150 G
  • Semolina
    280 G
  • Baking powder
    14 G
  • Orange juice
    40 ml
  • Orange zest
    1 tsp
  • Vanilla extract
    1 tsp
  • Walnuts (roasted)
    100 G

Preparation

Step 1
Pumpkin Pie with Kefir - Step 1

Grate the pumpkin pulp on a fine grater.

Step 2
Pumpkin Pie with Kefir - Step 2

Place salt, sugar, and eggs in a deep bowl. Mix the ingredients with a mixer until a light, fluffy mixture forms.

Step 3
Pumpkin Pie with Kefir - Step 3

Add kefir and vegetable oil to the mixture and continue stirring.

Step 4
Pumpkin Pie with Kefir - Step 4

Place orange zest, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a bowl and mix thoroughly.

Step 5
Pumpkin Pie with Kefir - Step 5

Add semolina and baking powder to the mixture. Knead again.

Step 6
Pumpkin Pie with Kefir - Step 6

Pour grated pumpkin into the resulting mixture and stir with a spoon until smooth.

Step 7
Pumpkin Pie with Kefir - Step 7

Add nuts to the dough and knead.

Step 8
Pumpkin Pie with Kefir - Step 8

Pour the batter into a greased baking pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 40-50 minutes, checking periodically with a skewer.

Step 9
Pumpkin Pie with Kefir - Step 9

Prepare the syrup. Pour water into a saucepan, add 150 g of sugar, and add orange juice. Bring the syrup to a boil, stirring constantly. Done!

Step 10
Pumpkin pie with kefir - photo

Remove the baked pie from the oven, make small cuts, and pour syrup over it. It's ready!

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Pumpkin pie with kefir and apples

There's another version of pumpkin pie made with kefir, but this time with the addition of apples. This recipe, while simpler to prepare, is just as delicious. The apples pair beautifully with the pumpkin flavor, enhancing the overall sweetness of the dessert. Both recipes are perfect for those looking to make a delicious pumpkin pie that will please both children and adults.

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Pumpkin pie with semolina and kefir

Fragrant pumpkin pie is the perfect treat for the fall and winter. It's perfect for both holiday meals and family gatherings over a cup of tea. There are many variations of this dessert. In this article, I'll share a recipe for pumpkin pie with semolina and kefir. It's always tender, aromatic, and incredibly delicious. Semolina and kefir add a rich, airy texture. This dessert is sure to impress.
Nutritional value per serving
104 kcal
  • Proteins: 5.8 g
  • Fats: 3.6 g
  • Carbohydrates: 14 g
*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients
  • Total time:
  • Complexity:
    For experienced cooks. Special equipment may be required.
  • Number of servings: 1

Ingredients

Servings
  • Semolina
    200 G
  • Kefir
    250 ml
  • Egg C1
    2 pcs
  • Flour
    150 G
  • Sugar
    100 G
  • Pumpkin
    200 G
  • Apple
    1 pcs
  • Cinnamon
    0.5 tsp
  • Butter
    100 G

Preparation

Step 1
Pumpkin Pie with Semolina and Kefir - Step 1

We prepare the necessary ingredients.

Step 2
Pumpkin Pie with Semolina and Kefir - Step 2-1

Pour kefir over semolina.

Step 3
Pumpkin Pie with Semolina and Kefir - Step 2-2

Stir and leave for 30 minutes to allow it to swell well.

Step 4
Pumpkin Pie with Semolina and Kefir - Step 3-1

Peel the pumpkin and grate it on a medium grater.

Step 5
Pumpkin Pie with Semolina and Kefir - Step 3-2

We do the same with the apple.

Step 6
Pumpkin Pie with Semolina and Kefir - Step 4-1

Beat eggs with sugar.

Step 7
Pumpkin Pie with Semolina and Kefir - Step 4-2

Until fluffy and uniform.

Step 8
Pumpkin Pie with Semolina and Kefir - Step 5-1

Add pumpkin and apples to the egg mixture.

Step 9
Pumpkin Pie with Semolina and Kefir - Step 5-2

Mix everything well.

Step 10
Pumpkin Pie with Semolina and Kefir - Step 6-1

Add sifted flour and cinnamon to the resulting mass.

Step 11
Pumpkin Pie with Semolina and Kefir - Step 6-2

Pour in the melted butter.

Step 12
Pumpkin Pie with Semolina and Kefir - Step 7-1

Add the swollen semolina.

Step 13
Pumpkin Pie with Semolina and Kefir - Step 7-2

Mix the mixture thoroughly until smooth.

Step 14
Pumpkin Pie with Semolina and Kefir - Step 8-1

Pour the dough into the mold.

Step 15
Pumpkin Pie with Semolina and Kefir - Step 8-2

Spread it evenly and place in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for 45-50 minutes.

Step 16
Pumpkin Pie with Semolina and Kefir - Step 9

Let the finished pie cool thoroughly and you can start enjoying your tea at home.

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Pumpkin and apple pie with semolina

This recipe is perfect for those who don't like to put a lot of effort into cooking and want to save on ingredients. You can make a delicious pumpkin pie even without flour, and now you'll learn how.
Nutritional value per serving
209 kcal
  • Proteins: 4 g
  • Fats: 11 g
  • Carbohydrates: 24 g
*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients
  • Total time:
  • Complexity:
    A simple recipe.
  • Number of servings: 1

Ingredients

Servings
  • Lemon
    1 pcs
  • Sugar
    300 G
  • Semolina
    270 G
  • Pumpkin
    300 G
  • Kefir
    250 ml
  • Baking powder
    6 G
  • Water
    120 ml

Preparation

Step 1

Finely grate the pumpkin pulp into a deep container.

 

Step 2

Pour the kefir on top, add the semolina, baking powder, 100 grams of sugar, and grated lemon zest. Mix all ingredients until smooth.

Step 3

Place the resulting mixture into a baking dish, smoothing the surface. Bake in the oven for 45 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.

Step 4

Pour the remaining sugar into a saucepan, add water and lemon juice, previously squeezed from the remaining lemon.

Step 5

Place the pan on the fire and boil the liquid for 3 minutes.

Step 6

We take the pie out of the oven and pour the lemon liquid from the pan over it.

 

Step 7

Let the juices soak into the pie. The dish is ready!

Pumpkin pies are rightfully considered among the best homemade desserts. The main advantage of making this pie is its relatively low cost. It doesn't require many additional ingredients, and much of the cost comes down to the cost of the pumpkin, since it's the base of the dish.

Ease of preparation is the second advantage of pumpkin pie. If you follow the recipe step by step and carefully, even novice cooks can make this pie. Follow the recipe carefully, and you'll achieve the result you've planned.

I believe everyone should try this dish at least once in their life. Its delicious flavor makes it a perfect treat for people of all ages. Feel free to tweak the recipe with your own additions, depending on your preferences.

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