Description
Homemade Strawberry Pop-Tarts are a delightful breakfast or snack option that brings the classic toaster pastry to your kitchen. These flaky pastries filled with strawberry jam, glazed to perfection, and sprinkled with fun toppings will surely be a hit with both kids and adults.
Ingredients
Dough:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed), 1/4 to 1/3 cup ice water.
Filling:
3/4 cup strawberry jam or preserves, 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
Glaze:
1 egg (beaten, for egg wash), 1 cup powdered sugar, 1–2 tablespoons milk, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, pink or red sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter and add ice water. Chill dough.
- Make the Filling: Mix jam with cornstarch until smooth.
- Assemble: Roll out dough, cut into rectangles. Spoon jam, seal, and bake.
- Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Spread over cooled pastries.
Notes
- Shortcut: Use store-bought pie dough.
- Variations: Try raspberry or blueberry filling.
- Optional: Add glaze and sprinkles for a classic look.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pop-tart
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
