Description
Homemade Strawberry Pop-Tarts with a flaky, buttery crust filled with sweet strawberry preserves and topped with a smooth powdered sugar glaze. Perfect for a nostalgic breakfast treat or a delightful snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 cup cold butter, cubed
- ½ cup cold water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Filling
- 12 tbsp strawberry preserves
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk
- Red sanding sugar (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and granulated sugar. Cut in the cold, cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the cold water and vanilla extract to form a cohesive dough. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes to chill and firm up.
- Roll and Cut: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about ¼-inch thickness. Cut the dough into 3×4-inch rectangles, which will form the pop-tarts.
- Fill and Seal: Place a spoonful of strawberry preserves onto half of the dough rectangles. Top each filled rectangle with another rectangle of dough. Press the edges firmly to seal and then crimp the edges with a fork to ensure they stay together during baking.
- Bake: Arrange the sealed pop-tarts on a baking sheet and bake them in your preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes or until the crust turns golden brown. Once baked, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Ice and Decorate: While the pop-tarts cool, mix powdered sugar with 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk until smooth to create the glaze. Drizzle this glaze over the cooled pop-tarts and sprinkle with red sanding sugar if desired for added color and sweetness.
Notes
- Ensure the butter and water are cold to achieve a flaky crust.
- Do not overfill with preserves to prevent leaking during baking.
- Chilling the dough is crucial for easier handling and better texture.
- Use a fork to crimp edges tightly to seal the pop-tarts well.
- Sanding sugar adds a decorative touch but is optional.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
