Description
Learn how to make delicious homemade Strawberry Pop-Tarts that are perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat. These flaky pastries filled with strawberry jam and topped with a vanilla glaze are sure to be a hit with everyone in the family!
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 4–5 tablespoons 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
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red or pink sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water gradually until the dough forms. Chill the dough, then divide into discs.
- Filling and Assembly: Mix jam and cornstarch. Roll out dough, cut into rectangles, add filling, and seal. Bake until golden.
- Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Spread over cooled pop-tarts and add sprinkles.
Notes
- For a thicker filling, cook the jam and cornstarch mixture before assembling.
- Store pop-tarts in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pop-tart
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
