Directions
- Cook the Pumpkin
Sprinkle pumpkin with sugar and let sit 1 hour.
Add spices, water, and salt.
Simmer until soft.
Strain and reserve the liquid.
- Prepare Nut Layer
Mix nuts with sugar, cinnamon, coconut, cornflour, and rose water until slightly paste-like.
- Make Béchamel
Melt butter, add flour and cook briefly.
Gradually add pumpkin liquid and milk until smooth.
Add sugar and cream.
(Optional: quickly mix in egg).
- Assemble
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Spread a little béchamel on the bottom.
Add a layer of pumpkin.
Add nut mixture.
Top with remaining pumpkin.
Cover with béchamel.
- Bake
Bake until bubbling and golden on top.
