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Puff Pastry Pop Tarts

Quick and easy homemade pop tarts! These strawberry puff pastry pop tarts are ready in minutes. They are super versatile and can be made in all manner of shapes, sizes or flavors. Follow my tips for more details on changing them up to be your own best pop tart at home!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Servings: 7 heart-shaped pop tarts
Calories: 496 kcal
Course: Dessert , Breakfast , Brunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 ready to bake puff pastry sheets
  • ½ cup strawberry jam see note
  • 1 egg beaten
Ingredients for Frosting and Decoration
  • ½ cup powdered sugar or icing sugar, sifted if lumpy
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional, but compliments flavor of strawberry (and other jams)
  • 2 teaspoon water see note
  • Sprinkles optional

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat the oven to 425°F (220C/200C Fan) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Using a large heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut an even number of shapes out of your puff pastry sheets. (see note)
  3. Place half of these shapes on your baking parchment, spaced about an inch apart.
  4. Dollop about half a tablespoon of jam into the centre of each pastry shape, leaving room around the edges.
  5. In a small bowl, beat your egg to form an egg wash. Brush this around the edges of your pastry. Then sandwich your remaining pastry pieces over top, pressing around the edges to close the filling in place and use a fork to crimp the edges sealed.
  6. Brush the tops with your egg wash and place in the centre of your preheated oven to bake for about 10-12 minutes until puffed up and golden.
  7. When ready, remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool for about 10 minutes while you make your frosting (if using).
Instructions for Frosting and Decoration
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  1. If frosting, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract and water.
  2. Once the pop tarts have cooled down a little, drizzle or gently spread the frosting over the tarts. Add sprinkles for a touch of colour! (see note)

Notes

  • I've opted for strawberry jam here, but you can use your favorite flavors to make these your own! Cherry jam, raspberry jam, blueberry jam - you name it, you can try it as a homemade pop tart!
  • I found 2 teaspoons of water perfect for giving me a thick but runny frosting that hardened on my pop tarts quickly. Many things, such as climate in your kitchen, brand of powdered sugar, or whether or not you've used vanilla in your frosting might impact the consistency. You can adjust this easily by either adding more powdered sugar (if you want to thicken it) or adding more water (to thin it out). Make any additions sparingly and slowly - mixing to check if you're happy with the consistency before adding more.
  • The number of pop tarts you make will depend on the size and shape you cut. I used a large heart shape (about 4" wide) cookie cutter, which made 14 puff pastry slices. Ensure that you cut an even number so that these will be able to sandwich together.
  • If using sprinkles, you'll want to work one pop tart at a time. This frosting will form a crust quite quickly. To ensure the sprinkles stick easily, frost a pop tart and immediately add sprinkles before moving on to the next.

Nutrition Information

Calories 496kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 57g (19%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 15g Trans Fat 0.003g Cholesterol 23mg (8%) Sodium 191mg (8%) Potassium 71mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 21g (42%) Vitamin A 35IU (1%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 7heart-shaped pop tarts

Amount Per Serving

Calories 496

% Daily Value*

Calories 496kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 57g 19%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 15g 75%
Trans Fat 0.003g 0%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 191mg 8%
Potassium 71mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 21g 42%
Vitamin A 35IU 1%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.