Homemade Strawberry Pop Tarts
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Homemade Strawberry Pop Tarts
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These adorable strawberry flavored "Queen of Hearts" Homemade Pop Tarts are perfect for Valentine's Day or an Alice in Wonderland kids birthday party!
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Ingredients
For the pop tarts
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- 6 Tablespoon butter
- 6 Tablespoon lard or shortening
- 6-8 Tablespoon ice water
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
For the frosting
- 1/2 cup white candy melts
- 1 Tablespoon shortening
- large heart sprinkles
Instructions
To make the homemade pop tarts:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Mix the flour, salt, sugar, butter and 6 Tablespoons shortening together with a fork or your hands. Add the water in increments until a smooth dough results.
- Roll the dough out to 1/4" thickness and cut into 4x6" rectangles.
- Spread strawberry jam onto a rectangle of dough, avoiding the edges by 1/2". Place another rectangle overtop and press the edges together with your fingers or a fork.
- Place the pop tarts onto a lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow the pop tarts to cool completely before frosting.
To make the homemade pop tart frosting:
- Combine the candy melts and 1 TB shortening together in a small bowl and microwave in 30-second increments, stirring well in between each heating, until smooth.
- Spread the candy melts onto the pop tarts and add the hearts in a card pattern while the candy melts are still wet.
- Allow the candy melts to dry completely before storing or serving. Makes 4-6 pastries.
Notes
- Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
551kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
62g
(21%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
33mg
(11%)
Sodium
512mg
(21%)
Potassium
109mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
350IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
2.5mg
(3%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
2.1mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6pastries
Amount Per Serving
Calories 551 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 551kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 512mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 109mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 350IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 2.5mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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