Description
These Easy Pumpkin Pie Pop Tarts are a delightful fall treat that combines the flavors of pumpkin pie in a convenient hand-held pastry. With a flaky crust, sweet pumpkin filling, and a vanilla glaze, these pop tarts are perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
- 2 prepared pie crusts (homemade or store-bought)
Pumpkin Filling:
- ½ cup pumpkin purée
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Pinch of salt
Egg Wash:
- 1 large egg, beaten
Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Pie Crust: Roll out the pie crusts and cut into 8 equal rectangles.
- Make the Filling: In a small bowl, mix pumpkin purée, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until smooth.
- Assemble the Pop Tarts: Spoon filling onto 4 rectangles, then place remaining rectangles on top, press edges to seal, and crimp with a fork.
- Brush with Egg Wash: Brush tops with beaten egg.
- Bake: Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
- Make the Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make a glaze.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle glaze over cooled pop tarts and let set before serving.
Notes
- For festive flair, sprinkle cinnamon sugar or autumn-themed sprinkles over the glaze before it sets.
- If you prefer extra flaky layers, chill assembled tarts for 10 minutes before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pop tart
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
