Description
This homemade pop tarts recipe offers a delightful twist on the classic breakfast treat, featuring flaky premade pie crusts filled with sweet strawberry jam, and topped with a smooth, colorful icing and festive sprinkles. Perfect for a fun and easy-to-make breakfast or snack that anyone can enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Pop Tarts
- 2 Refrigerated Premade Pie Crusts (at room temperature)
- Strawberry Jam (about 10 tablespoons)
- 1 Egg (for egg wash)
Icing
- 1/2 Cup Confectioners Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Milk
- 1/2 Tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 Drop Red Food Coloring
- Red and Pink Sprinkles (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F to prepare for baking the pop tarts.
- Prepare Pie Crust: On a baker’s mat, parchment paper, or a floured counter, unroll the premade pie crusts carefully without tearing.
- Cut Shapes: Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out hearts from the pie crust. Place them onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Rotate the cutter to maximize the number of hearts you can cut. Knead leftover dough, roll again to about 1/8 inch thick, and cut additional hearts.
- Add Filling: Spoon about one tablespoon of strawberry jam into the center of half of the heart-shaped dough pieces. The jam does not need to be spread evenly; it will distribute during baking.
- Egg Wash: Beat the egg in a small bowl to create the egg wash. Brush the inside edges of the hearts with the egg wash to help them seal.
- Seal Pop Tarts: Place a plain heart-shaped dough piece on top of the jam-topped ones. Seal the edges together by pressing with your finger, then crimp with a fork all around.
- Vent and Brush: Use a fork to poke a few holes in the top crust of each pop tart to release steam while baking. Brush the tops with the remaining egg wash for a golden finish.
- Bake: Bake the pop tarts at 400°F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and flaky.
- Cool: Transfer the baked pop tarts to a wire rack and allow to cool completely before icing.
- Make Icing: In a bowl, whisk together confectioners sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add one drop of red food coloring and mix until evenly tinted.
- Ice and Decorate: Spoon the icing over the cooled pop tarts and smooth using the back of the spoon or a small spatula. Decorate with red and pink sprinkles as desired.
Notes
- Make sure pie crusts are at room temperature to prevent cracking when rolling and cutting.
- Use a light hand with the jam filling to avoid leakage during baking.
- Egg wash not only helps seal the edges but gives a beautiful golden shine.
- Allow pop tarts to cool thoroughly before icing to prevent melting.
- Customize fillings and colors of icing and sprinkles for seasonal or personal preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pop tart
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
