Homemade Strawberry Pop Tarts
Homemade pop tarts are flaky, buttery pie crust pieces with warm strawberry jam inside. Topped off with powdered sugar icing and sprinkles, this recipe is sure to become a breakfast favorite!
Servings: 6 pop tarts
Calories: 489kcal
Cost: Recipe $4.41 / Serving $0.74
Equipment
- Sharp Knife or pizza cutter
Ingredients
Egg Wash
- 1 large egg ($0.15)
- 1 tablespoons water ($0.00)
Pop Tarts
- 1 box (2 count) refrigerated pie crusts, softened ($2.77)
- ½ cup strawberry preserves ($0.80)
Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar ($0.36)
- 3 teaspoons milk ($0.01)
- 2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles ($0.32)
Instructions
- Preheat. Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Egg Wash. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water. Set aside.
- Cut Crust. Unroll one pie crust on a flat surface and trim off the rounded edges to form a square. Cut into 6 equal rectangles. Repeat with the second crust.
- Fill. Spoon 1 to 2 teaspoons of strawberry preserves into the center of 6 rectangles. Brush egg wash around the edges.
- Seal. Top with the remaining rectangles and crimp the edges with a fork to seal. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with egg wash.
- Bake. Bake for about 8 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Ice. Whisk the powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over the pop tarts and immediately add sprinkles.
- Serve. Let sit briefly before eating, as the filling will be hot.
Notes
- Jam Swap. Any jam or preserve can be used in place of strawberry.
- Egg Wash. Helps seal the edges and gives the crust a golden finish.
- Storage. Store at room temperature in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days. Best the day they are made.
- Reheating. Microwave for about 15 seconds, adjusting as needed.
- Freezing. Freeze fully cooled pop tarts wrapped tightly for up to 3 months. Thaw before eating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1poptart | Calories: 489kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 295mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 2mg
