5.0 from 96 votes
Homemade Pop Tarts
These adorable Homemade Pop Tarts are perfect for Valentines Day, but can be enjoyed all year round! The combo of strawberries, cheesecake filling, and our favorite flaky, buttery crust makes these hand pies truly addictive.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 30 mini handpies
Calories: 70 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 recipe double pie crust see notes
- 1 tub Philadelphia strawberry cream cheese
- 1 jar pure strawberry preserves
- granulated sugar
- 1 egg beaten, for egg wash
- coarse sugar for garnish
Instructions
- Roll out half of the chilled pie dough to 1/8 in thick, on a lightly floured surface. (keep other half in the fridge while you work.)
- Using cookie cutter, cut out desired shapes. Alternatively, use a knife to cut dough into squares or rectangles. Continue re-rolling dough scraps until first half of the dough is used up.
- Spoon desired amount of strawberry cream cheese onto bottom crust of hand pies. Spoon desired amount of strawberry preserves on top of cream cheese. Keep in mind that the more filling you put, the harder it may be to keep it from leaking out when sealing! Sprinkle tops of filling generously with sugar.
- Place top crusts on hand pies, and take care to seal them tightly. Use a fork to press down hard on edges, to finish the seal.
- Using a sharp knife, cut little slits over the tops of hand pies. Brush each pie with beaten egg, and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Gently place pies on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Repeat with remaining half of pie dough.
- Bake at 350F for 15-20 minutes, or just until tops are golden brown.
- Let cool completely before serving.
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Notes
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- Here's our recipe for the best Flaky Butter Pie Crust. You can use store bought crust, though flavor is always best when homemade.
- Note that the amounts (and nutrition facts) will vary for the filling ingredients depending on how large you make your pop tarts.
- Check out our recipe for Strawberry Nutella Hand Pies for another perfect Valentine's Day treat.
- If you feel like your pop tarts need some extra help sealing, try brushing some of the egg wash between the edges before pressing them down with a fork.
Nutrition Information
Calories
70kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.001g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
57mg
(2%)
Potassium
15mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
9IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.003mg
(0%)
Calcium
3mg
(0%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 30mini handpies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 70
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 70kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 15mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 9IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.