Frosted Strawberry Pop Tarts
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Frosted Strawberry Pop Tarts
Description
This recipe starts by making a fresh strawberry jam cooking down strawberries with cane sugar, lemon juice, and water before thickening with a cornstarch slurry. After chilling to set the jam, puff pastry sheets are sliced into rectangles and partially baked with the jam layers before being topped with a sweet frosting.
The pastry bakes to a golden brown with flaky, layered texture provided by the puff pastry base. The strawberry jam filling is both tart and sweet, complementing the flaky crust. The frosting adds a creamy sweetness and visual appeal with sprinkles and optional coloring. Assembly involves sealing pastry edges carefully to contain the jam during baking.
These pop tarts can be enjoyed as a sweet breakfast treat or dessert, offering a homemade alternative to store varieties. The recipe allows for jam substitutions with different berries, and the cornstarch usage ensures the filling maintains a thick, spreadable consistency without weeping.
Preparing the jam in advance allows adequate setting time, improving the texture of the filling inside the baked pastries. Mixing cornstarch with water before adding it to hot jam prevents lumps and ensures smooth thickness.
Ingredients
- 1 box puff pastry 2 sheets
- 1 tbsp egg white
For the Strawberry Jam
- 1 ⅓ cup strawberries fresh or frozen
- ½ cup cane sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
For the Frosting
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp Sprinkles
- 1 drop red food coloring optional
Instructions
For the Jam:
- To make jam, heat a sauce pot to medium heat and add fresh strawberries, cane sugar, lemon juice, and water.
- Use a berry masher to break down the berries as they heat up. Keep over heat for 10-15 minutes or until most strawberries are mashed.
- In a small bowl, combine splash of water with cornstarch and whisk until cornstarch is completely diluted. Then, pour the liquid cornstarch into the jam. Stir.
- Remove strawberry jam from the heat and then allow it to chill completely (4-6 hours or overnight for best results). It needs to be jam-like consistency.
For the Pop Tart:
- Once your jam is set, take the puff pastry out from the freezer and let thaw and preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Use a pizza cutter to slice each puff pastry sheet into 3 columns and 2 rows (the puff pastry comes folded and the 3 columns should be where the creases are. Use a pizza cutter for a smooth cut. You should end up with 12 rectangles total.
- Line it with parchment paper and place 6 pastry puffs on a sheet.
- Use a spoon to put 2-3 tablespoons of cold strawberry jam on one side of each pastry puff (6 total will have strawberry jam). Leave ¼” - ½” around the perimeter of each rectangle to give room to seal the Pop Tart.
- Take a pastry puff rectangle without jam and put it on top of the strawberry jam filled ones. We are assembling the pop tart here. Use a fork to crease the edges of the Pop Tart, sealing the strawberry jam inside. Make sure the edges are secured! We don’t want to lose out on the filling.
- Use a silicone brush to brush the top of each pop tart top with egg wash.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until puff pastry starts to rise and start to get golden brown. If needed, broil them for 2-3 minutes after baking for a golden, buttery brown color.
For the Frosting:
- While the Pop Tarts bake, make the frosting. In a small bowl, whisk together almond milk and powdered sugar. I recommend mixing ½ of the powder sugar first, and then adding in the second ½ cup. It makes it easier to combine.
- Add the SMALLEST, MOST TINY drop of red food coloring for a light pink color.
- Once the Pop Tarts have slightly cooled, add the glaze on top and sprinkle with red sprinkles. Enjoy warm or save for later.
Notes
- Prepare the strawberry jam a day or two ahead to allow it to set properly.
- Store-bought jam can be used as a shortcut but homemade jam offers better flavor and texture.
- Always mix cornstarch with water before adding to hot berries to prevent lumps in the jam.
- Different berry jams can be used as alternatives to strawberry for variety.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 481 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 pop tart | |
| Calories | 481kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 71g | 24% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 287mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 63mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 43g | 86% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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