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These Homemade Pop-Tarts are super quick and easy to make, and super delicious. The flaky crust, the gooey strawberry center, the sugary frosting and sprinkles.

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These Homemade Pop-Tarts are super quick and easy to make, and super delicious. The flaky pie crust, the gooey strawberry center, the sugary frosting and sprinkles.

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  1. How to Make Homemade Pop Tarts
  2. Homemade Poptarts Recipe

How to Make Homemade Pop Tarts

With this Homemade Pop Tart Recipe everything is there, nothing is missing …. other than the extra ingredients that always accompany store bought foods.

Hello again Princess Pinky Girl readers! Serene here from House of Yumm. Do any of you have a fondness for a certain food? Maybe something that makes you think of being a kid? Maybe something that your mom used to make for you?

I love, love LOVE, strawberry Pop Tarts. Not for any reason in particular other than they bring me back to my childhood. Something about them brings me comfort. And apparently they don’t even necessarily need to be the store bought version. Thank goodness.

Our homemade Pop Tarts recipe, start out with pie crust, you can make your own if you have a favorite recipe, or if you’re pressed for time you can use store bought pie crusts also.

You will need to use two pie crusts if you’re using the store bought versions. And if you’re making your own crust recipe, again, you’ll need enough for two crusts.

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After that it’s as simple as scooping some strawberry preserves, or whichever flavor you prefer, and placing another pie crust on top.

Seal it up, I ran water over the edge to help seal and prevent the filling from oozing out and then pressed it down with a fork for the fun design. A quick trip to the fridge to help them set, or you could even leave these in the fridge overnight and be super prepared in the morning to just pop them in the oven to bake.

There is nothing better than starting the day with some flaky pie crust and gooey strawberry filling. The frosting and sprinkles on the outside are not necessary, and you can always go without them if feeding to little ones you don’t want to pump up with sugar.

Homemade Pop Tart Recipe Flavors

We love the strawberry Pop Tarts, but there are tons of other yummy flavors and ingredients that you can fill your homemade Pop Tarts with! Here are a few of our favorites:

  • Nutella
  • Brown Sugar Cinnamon Filling – flour, brown sugar and cinnamon
  • S’mores (my kids favorite) – chocolate spread and marshmallow fluff
  • Chocolate chip cookie dough (use Jenn’s edible raw cookie dough recipe)
  • Brownie Batter (use Jenn’s brownie dip recipe)

Get creative! The possibilities are really endless!

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Homemade Poptarts

Author — Jennifer Fishkind

Serves — 5

These Homemade Pop-Tarts are super quick and easy to make, and super delicious. The flaky crust, the gooey strawberry center, the sugary frosting and sprinkles.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 17 minutes mins

Chill 30 minutes mins

Total Time 37 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 2 pie crusts
  • 10 tablespoons strawberry preserves
  • Water
  • Frosting
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 3 teaspoons milk
  • 2-3 drops red food coloring
  • Sprinkles

Instructions

  • Prepare pie crust as desired, or use store bought pie crusts. Roll out and cut into 10 rectangular pieces approximately 4 inches by 3 inches.If using store bought pie crust you will need to cut out 4 rectangles, gather the scraps, roll out the dough and cut out the last rectangle. You can get 5 pieces from one store bought pie crust. Place 5 of the pie crusts onto a cookie sheet covered in parchment paper.

  • Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of strawberry preserves onto the top of one of the pie crust rectangles.Dip your fingertips into some water and run it around the edge of the pie crust. Top with another pie crust rectangle.

    Press the edges together, the water will help to seal it. Using the prongs of a fork press the edges together again and leave the design around the edges.

  • Place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to help set and form, this helps prevent the filling from leaking out. Can be left covered in the refrigerator overnight as well to bake in the morning.

  • Bake at 375 for approximately 15-17 minutes until crust is fully cooked.

  • For the frosting mix the powdered sugar, milk, food coloring together. Add more sugar or milk to get to desired consistency.

  • Top with sprinkles as desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Info

Calories: 517kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 292mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin C: 3.5mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg

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FAQs

What are the ingredients in Pop-Tarts? ›

ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, VITAMIN B1 (THIAMIN MONONITRATE), VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN), FOLIC ACID), CORN SYRUP, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, DEXTROSE, SOYBEAN AND PALM OIL (WITH TBHQ FOR FRESHNESS), SUGAR, BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, CONTAINS TWO PERCENT OR LESS OF WHEAT STARCH, SALT, DRIED STRAWBERRIES, ...

What is Pop Tart icing made of? ›

While the pop tarts are baking, in a small bowl, whisk together the sifted powdered sugar, vanilla, milk, and corn syrup, mixing until smooth. The glaze should be thick, but not too thick to spread. Use a spoon or offset spatula to glaze each cooled pop tart.

Why do people freeze Pop-Tarts? ›

The filling holds the freezing temps more than the outer crust, making a tart grow refreshingly cooler as you move toward the center. The cold even tamed the cloying sweetness a tad. Frozen Pop-Tarts are best when eaten immediately so you can enjoy the different textures and temperature sensations.

Is a Pop-Tart pork? ›

Pork gelatin is used in Kellogg's® Rice Krispies Treats® bars. Beef gelatin is used in Kellogg's® Pop-Tarts® Toaster Pastries. Because the gelatin is used in the icing, our Unfrosted Blueberry, Brown Sugar Cinnamon, and Strawberry varieties do not contain any gelatin.

Do Pop-Tarts have pig gelatin? ›

A: No. They are made with beef gelatin of they have frosting and wheat gelatin if there is no frosting.

What were Pop-Tarts originally made for? ›

Originally used for dog food, they were looking to expand their breakfast market and adapted the process to a new toaster-prepared breakfast pastry.

Are Pop-Tarts actually healthy? ›

In conclusion, Are Pop Tarts Bad for You? Unfortunately, the answer is yes. We would recommend staying away from op tarts or eat them in moderation and focus eating whole foods.

What did Pop-Tarts used to be called? ›

So he hit up “Doc” Joe Thompson, and his kitchen crew to create an ingenious hack on toast and jam. It was called “Fruit Scone.” But that sounded terrible. So we took inspiration from the Pop Culture movement of the day and renamed it “Pop-Tarts".

Is there antifreeze in Pop-Tarts? ›

The old “antifreeze in Pop-Tarts” claim has been circulating the internet for several years now. Sorry to disappoint everyone that lives in below-freezing temperatures, but it's not true. This myth originates from the confusion between propylene glycol and ethylene glycol.

Why does the icing on Pop-Tarts not melt? ›

The frosting on Pop-Tarts typically contains ingredients like sugar, corn syrup, and starch, which can help it maintain its texture when exposed to heat. These ingredients give the frosting a more solid and stable structure, allowing it to soften and caramelize during toasting while still holding its shape.

Why is Pop-Tarts unhealthy? ›

Pop Tarts are high in sugar and contain refined flour and unhealthy oils. They provide very little protein or fiber.

Can you eat Pop-Tarts raw? ›

Eat a pop tart straight from the bag if you don't have much time. Lots of people like to eat their pop tarts at room temperature, and that is perfectly fine. They are already baked, so they are safe to eat without heating. Try it frozen if you'd like to enjoy a cold, tasty treat.

What is the best poptart? ›

The Best Pop-Tarts Flavors, Taste Test Results
  • Frosted Blueberry.
  • Frosted Chocolate Fudge.
  • Frosted Cookies & Crème.
  • Frosted Raspberry.
  • Frosted Strawberry.
  • Frosted Wildlicious Wild Berry.
  • Frosted Strawberry Milkshake.
Mar 27, 2024

What kind of pastry is a Pop-Tart? ›

Pop-Tarts (stylized as pop•tarts) is a brand of toaster pastries produced and distributed by Kellanova (formerly Kellogg's) since 1964, consisting of a sweet filling sealed inside two layers of thin, rectangular pastry crust. Most varieties are also frosted.

Which Pop-Tart has gelatin? ›

Any Pop Tart with frosting contains gelatin derived from beef and unfrosted Pop Tarts are not certified Kosher. There are some Kosher toaster pastries available: Nature's Path Organic Toaster Pastries.

What is tart filling made of? ›

It's made with rich cream cheese, sour cream for a hint of tang, powdered sugar, and delicious vanilla bean paste, but you can use vanilla extract if that's all you have on hand. The mixture is beat together before some heavy cream is whipped in to help achieve a light and fluffy texture.

What is fruit tart crust made of? ›

For the crust
  1. 1 1/3 c. all-purpose flour.
  2. 1/4 c. granulated sugar.
  3. 1/2 tsp. kosher salt.
  4. 10 tbsp. butter, melted.
  5. 1/2 tsp. almond extract.
Mar 12, 2024

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