Description
These Easy Homemade Pop Tarts with Pie Crust are a delightful and simple treat made from rolled pie crust and your favorite jam. They are quick to prepare and bake, making them perfect for a homemade breakfast or snack. Topped with a sweet glaze, these pop tarts offer a flaky, buttery crust filled with fruity goodness and a charming homemade touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Pop Tarts
- 1 package rolled pie crust (2 count, 7.5 oz each)
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons jam or preserves (your choice of flavor)
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk or cream
- 2 tablespoons jam
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven. Set your oven to 400°F to ensure it reaches the perfect baking temperature while you prepare your pop tarts.
- Prepare the Pie Crust. Lay a sheet of parchment paper on a baking sheet and unroll the pie crust onto another sheet of parchment. Cut as many approximately 3-inch by 5-inch rectangles as possible from the crust. Knead and roll out any remaining dough to cut additional rectangles until all dough is used.
- Assemble the Pop Tarts. Beat the egg in a small bowl to create the egg wash. Place 8 rectangles on the lined baking sheet and spoon about 1 1/2 tablespoons of jam onto each. Brush the edges of each rectangle with egg wash, then cover with another rectangle. Pinch and crimp the edges together with a fork to seal, poke holes in the tops to allow steam to escape, and brush the entire top with egg wash.
- Bake the Pop Tarts. Bake them for 12 to 15 minutes or until they turn golden brown, ensuring a crispy and flaky texture.
- Prepare the Icing. Once the pop tarts have cooled, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk or cream, jam, and vanilla extract until smooth and spreadable.
- Decorate and Serve. Spread the icing generously over each pop tart and optionally top with sprinkles, crushed freeze-dried berries, or edible rose petals. Store in an airtight container and enjoy fresh for the best taste.
Notes
- Use any flavor of jam or preserves to customize your pop tarts to your taste.
- For a thinner crust, roll out the dough carefully and evenly to about 1/4 inch thickness or less.
- Freezing the pop tarts before baking can help maintain their shape but is optional.
- If you don’t have powdered sugar, you can make a simple glaze with granulated sugar dissolved in milk, though the texture will differ.
- Consume fresh for the best flavor as they are best eaten within two days when stored in an airtight container.