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Homemade Strawberry Pop Tarts

May 14, 2020 by joshisbaking 7 Comments

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Strawberry pop tarts are here and they are glorious, friends!

Pop tarts simply SCREAM nostalgia. I mean what’s not to love, right? These strawberry pop tart babes are no exception! They deliver a flaky, golden-brown, crispy pastry where you can almost hear that first bite before you take it.

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Let’s not forget that delicious strawberry filling!

Any sane baker will fill these to the brim so that every bite gets its share. Your tastebuds will thank you, trust me.

I think the key with pop tarts is this: don’t expect or attempt perfection…and have fun! We’re not in some fancy, 5-star bakery or serving the Queen of England here – we’re in your kitchen.

Pastry must be allowed imperfection at times and over time you can fine-tune the process. At the end of the day we’re looking for taste > looks because that’s all the matters.

Also the Queen of England 100% likes pop tarts, right? I like to think so.

Materials You’ll Need:

  • Standing mixer with paddle attachment
  • Various mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk
  • Sifter
  • 2 cookie sheets
  • Parchment paper + plastic wrap
  • Small sauce pan
  • Rolling pin
  • Pastry brush (or something to apply egg wash)
  • Pastry cutter or sharp knife
  • Fork for crimping edges
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Again- HAVE FUN! Don’t let the process get you down. Don’t be afraid to get messy. If some of your filling seeps out during the bake or your crimping isn’t exact- don’t stress!

You got this.

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If you end up making these strawberry pop tarts, tag @joshisbaking over on Instagram so I can see! Pop tarts, while still delicious alone, are best shared to spread the love.

Happy baking, friends!

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Homemade Strawberry Pop Tarts

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  • Author: Josh Lehenbauer
  • Prep Time: 2 Hrs. 30 Min. (incl. chill time)
  • Cook Time: 20-25 Min.
  • Total Time: 3 Hrs.
  • Yield: 6 Pop Tarts 1x
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Description

Puffy, flaky pop tarts, stuffed full with a delicious strawberry filling and finished off with a thick, bright pink glaze. These babies are a feast for both the eyes and the tastebuds!


Ingredients

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Pastry

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 sticks of cold, unsalted butter (cubed, 1×1 in.) (226g)
  • 3 large eggs (2 for the pastry, 1 for an egg wash)

Filling

  • 1 cup strawberry jam/preserves (2 tablespoons per pop tart)

Glaze

  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tbsp. whole milk
  • Pink food coloring gel (optional)

Instructions

Make the Pastry

  1. Sift the flour, powdered sugar, and salt into the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on low for about 10-15 seconds until combined.
  2. Then add your cold, cubed butter and mix on low for 10-15 seconds or until a crumbly texture. It’s okay to leave some larger chunks of butter- this will help make it flakier later on. (See “Pro Pastry Tip” note below for how to achieve a truly puffy and flaky pastry!)
  3. Add your 2 eggs and mix on medium-low until JUST combined (15-20 seconds max, it may even still be a little sticky).
  4. On a lightly floured surface, shape/knead your crumbly dough in a disc, careful not to overwork it (just enough until it forms the disc without falling apart).
  5. Cover the dough tightly in plastic wrap and chill for 1-2 hours (at least 1 hour).

Assemble the Pop Tarts

  1. Cut your dough in half. Leave one half wrapped tightly in the fridge while you work with the other.
  2. Prep a cookie sheet by lining it with parchment paper. Set aside.
  3. Roll out one half of the dough on a lightly-floured surface into a large rectangle, ~1/4-1/8 in. thick.
    1. You may need to keep adding bits of flour to your surface and dough to keep it from sticking.
  4. Using a knife or pastry cutter, cut out 3x5in. rectangles (re-use the scraps to make more). Place your rectangles on your cookie sheet lined with parchment.
  5. Repeat this process with the second half of your dough.
    1. I can usually get around 12 good rectangles, for a total of 6 pop tarts.
  6. On half of your rectangles, apply a light egg wash (1 egg whisked) on all 4 sides.
    1. Cover the leftover egg wash and place in fridge for later.
  7. Fill the middles with your strawberry jam filling (1 1/2-2 tablespoons each), leaving the border untouched.
  8. Place the other halves of your rectangles on top of the ones you’ve just prepared, pressing down gently on all 4 sides with your fingers to seal the edges.
  9. Using the tip of a fork, press down gently on the border of your pop tarts to “crimp” them (See “Pop Tart Crimping” note below and images above).
  10. Poke 3-4 rows of holes in the tops of each pop tart to help release steam during the bake. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes OR the freezer for 10 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Baking the Pop Tarts

  1. Pull the prepared pop tarts out of your fridge or freezer.
  2. Apply a generous amount of your leftover egg wash to the tops and sides of each pop tart.
  3. Bake them at 375°F for 20-25 minutes.
    1. This timing just depends on your oven! Essentially, bake them until they’re a deep golden brown.
  4. Let cool on their sheets for 10 minutes. Then transfer to some racks to cool completely before making the glaze

Making/Adding the Glaze

  1. Sift your powdered sugar into a medium bowl.
  2. Then add your vanilla extract, whole milk, and one drop of pink food coloring gel (optional). Mix until fully combined using a silicone spatula (preferred) or whisk.
    1. Want a thicker glaze? Add more sifted powdered sugar! Thinner? Add more milk!
  3. Working one pop-tart at a time: pour a spoonful of glaze over the top, spreading it evenly with the back of your spoon, and then add your sprinkles.
    1. Working one at a time ensures you have time to add the sprinkles before your glaze sets!
  4. ENJOY!

These are best enjoyed day-of, but will keep for up to 3 days in an airtight container at room temperature.


Notes

Pro Pastry Tip: For truly puffy and flaky dough, mix the butter by hand! Squish the cubed butter in between two fingers to create flat little “shingles” of butter. The trick is to keep your dough and butter cold right up until you bake them. The cold butter will release steam during the bake, causing your pastry to puff up and flake!

Pop Tart Crimping: If your fork keeps sticking to the dough, get the tip wet with some cold water and then dip it in some flour. This will help to make it not stick. You may have to dip it back and forth in the flour several times as you go along.

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Comments

  1. Kelli

    May 19, 2020 at 7:33 pm

    These look amazing!!! What’s not to love about homemade pop tarts!!!

    Reply
    • joshisbaking

      May 19, 2020 at 8:02 pm

      Right?? SO much to love! Thank you so much!!

      Reply
  2. Janet

    May 23, 2020 at 12:06 am

    It’s says Strawberry Pop Tarts, but the recipe is for Brown Sugar Pop Tarts?

    Reply
    • joshisbaking

      May 23, 2020 at 2:17 pm

      Hey Janet! Should be all fixed now- sorry about that! Happy Baking!

      Reply
  3. Danny

    October 4, 2020 at 4:52 pm

    Loved this recipe! The steps were so easy to follow and the pop tarts turned out amazing! Couldn’t be happier with how they tasted and looked. Now to try the brown sugar cinnamon version!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • joshisbaking

      October 5, 2020 at 12:28 pm

      Thanks so much Danny! Saw them over on instagram and your layers were amazing!! Love this. Thanks again!

      Reply

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