Easy Homemade Strawberry Pop Tarts
These easy homemade strawberry pop tarts use store-bought dough and real strawberry preserves for a flaky, sweet treat that’s simple to make and perfect for special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 pop tarts (or 3 servings, 2 pop tarts each)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Pop Tarts
1 package refrigerated pie crust, puff pastry, or 2 packages of crescent dough sheets
½–¾ cup strawberry preserves (thick preserves work best)
1 egg, beaten (egg wash)
1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
Pinch of salt (optional)
Glaze
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut Dough: Roll dough if needed and cut into rectangles (about 3×4 inches).
- Fill: Spoon 1–2 tbsp strawberry preserves onto half the rectangles, leaving a ½-inch border. (Optional: stir lemon juice and a pinch of salt into the preserves first.)
- Seal: Top with remaining rectangles. Press edges and crimp with a fork.
- Vent + Egg Wash: Cut two small slits in the top of each. Brush tops with egg wash.
- Bake: Bake 18–22 minutes until golden. Cool completely before glazing.
- Glaze (Optional): Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle on cooled pop tarts and let set.
Notes
Best dough: Puff pastry = flakiest; pie crust = classic; crescent sheets = easiest.
Avoid leaks: Don’t overfill, and seal edges firmly.
Make ahead: Freeze unglazed pop tarts, then reheat and glaze when ready.
- Best enjoyed as an occasional treat. Store-bought dough keeps these pop tarts easy while still delivering a flaky, homemade texture.
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