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Easy Homemade Pop-Tarts

Easy Homemade Pop-Tarts

Flaky, buttery pastry pockets filled with sweet jam and topped with colorful icing – a nostalgic homemade upgrade to the classic toaster pastry.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8 pop-tarts
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package of rolled puff pastry
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons of jam or preserve
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons of milk or cream
  • 2 tablespoons of jam
  • 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • 1.Make Dough: Pulse flour, sugar, salt, and butter in food processor. Add water until dough forms. Chill 30 mins.
    2.Roll & Cut: Roll dough to ⅛" thickness. Cut into 16 rectangles (3"x4").
    3.Fill: Place 1 tbsp jam mixed with cornstarch on 8 rectangles. Top with remaining pieces. Seal edges with fork.
    4.Bake: At 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 mins until golden. Cool completely.
    5.Decorate: Drizzle with icing and sprinkles.

Notes

  • Use store-bought pie crust for shortcut version
  • Prevent leaks: Don’t overfill and seal edges well
  • Freeze unbaked pop-tarts for up to 1 month
Keyword Easy Homemade Pop-Tarts