Traditional South African Pumpkin Fritters Recipe with Step by Step Photos. Pampoen Koekies is a South African dessert made with cooked pumpkin. It can be served with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar or sugar syrup. These are eggless, very light, mildly sweetened and simple to make. If you want you can also add vanilla essence. #desserts #fritters #snacks #recipes #eggless #pumpkin #sweets