Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Strawberry Pop Tarts, where flaky pastry meets a luscious strawberry filling. These treats are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, offering a fresh twist on a classic favorite. With the ability to customize your filling and icing, each batch can be uniquely yours. Easy to make and fun to prepare with family or friends, these pop tarts will surely impress at any gathering. Enjoy warm from the oven or let them cool and drizzle with icing for an added touch of sweetness.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold and cut into cubes)
- 4–5 tablespoons cold water
- 1 cup strawberry preserves
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- Rainbow sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling by mixing sliced strawberries, lemon juice, sugar, and vanilla in a bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add cold water until dough forms. Divide and chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into rectangles.
- Spoon strawberry filling onto half of each rectangle, top with another rectangle, and seal edges.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix powdered sugar with cream for icing and drizzle over cooled pop tarts.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pop tart
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg