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Homemade Strawberry Pop Tarts Recipe (Easy!)

Flaky, buttery pastry envelopes thick strawberry jam in this nostalgic homemade strawberry pop tarts recipe, capturing the iconic American toaster pastry with real fruit flavor and zero preservatives. Perfect for breakfast or snacks, these copycat strawberry pop tarts recipe outshine store-bought every time.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 9 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 397
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • FOR THE DOUGH:
  • 2½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 large egg
  • 2-4 tablespoons ice water
  • FOR THE FILLING:
  • ¾ cup strawberry jam
  • FOR THE GLAZE:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Rainbow sprinkles, optional

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking sheets
  • Fork

Method
 

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  2. 1. Make the dough: Pulse flour, sugar, salt, and butter until pea-sized. Add egg and ice water; form discs, chill 1 hour.
  3. 2. Roll and cut: Roll to 1/8-inch, cut 18 rectangles, chill.
  4. 3. Fill: Add jam to 9, top, crimp, vent, chill 30 min.
  5. 4. Bake at 350°F for 20-25 min until golden.
  6. 5. Glaze cooled tarts and add sprinkles.

Nutrition

Calories: 397 | Carbohydrates: 59 | Protein: 4 | Fat: 16 | Fiber: 1 | Sugar: 28

Notes

STORAGE: Airtight room temp 2 days, fridge 5 days, freeze 3 months unglazed.
MAKE AHEAD: Dough up to 2 days ahead.
SUBSTITUTIONS: Vegan butter/oil, almond milk glaze.
PRO TIPS: Cold butter essential for flakes; chill at every step; thick jam prevents leaks.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Warm with milk, ice cream topper, or yogurt dip; present stacked with glaze drizzle.
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