Strawberry Pop Tarts
Indulge in the delightful world of homemade Strawberry Pop Tarts! These flaky pastries are filled with a luscious strawberry mixture made from real fruit, creating a fresh and vibrant flavor that surpasses store-bought varieties. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, these tarts are not only fun to make but also provide an opportunity to get creative in the kitchen. Baking these pop tarts is an enjoyable family activity, and they can be customized with various fruit preserves or toppings. Whether you enjoy them warm out of the oven or at room temperature, each bite promises to bring joy and nostalgia.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 pop tarts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4–5 tablespoons cold water
- 1 cup strawberry preserves
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- Rainbow sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling by mixing strawberries, lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, and vanilla in a bowl; let sit for 10 minutes.
- In a food processor, blend flour, salt, and sugar; add cold butter until crumbly. Gradually mix in cold water until dough forms.
- Roll out the dough into rectangles and spoon filling onto half of each rectangle; top with another piece of dough and seal edges.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before glazing with powdered sugar mixed with cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry (70g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Find it online: https://teffrecipes.com/strawberry-pop-tarts/