Homemade Strawberry Pop Tarts
These homemade strawberry pop tarts are a delicious and fun treat, perfect for breakfast or a snack. The flaky crust and sweet strawberry filling make them irresistible.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Rolling Pin
- Baking Sheet
- Knife
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
Crust Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Unsalted butter cold, cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup Ice water approximately
Filling Ingredients
- 1 cup Strawberry jam
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
Instructions
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.
- Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, mixing until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
- Divide the dough in half, flatten into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out each disc of dough thinly (about 1/8 inch).
- Use a 4x5 inch rectangle cookie cutter or knife to cut out rectangles.
- In a small bowl, combine strawberry jam, cornstarch, and sugar. Spread a spoonful of filling onto half of the rectangles.
- Top with the remaining rectangles, pressing edges to seal. Crimp the edges with a fork.
- Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool completely before frosting (optional).
Notes
For a richer flavor, use homemade strawberry jam. You can also add a glaze or frosting after baking.