Description
These Easy Homemade Pop Tarts with Pie Crust are a delightful and simple treat you can whip up in just 35 minutes. Using store-bought rolled pie crust and your favorite jam or preserves, they are filled, baked to golden perfection, and topped with a sweet glaze for a nostalgic breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Pop Tart Dough and Filling
- 1 package rolled pie crust (2 count, 7.5 oz total)
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons jam or preserves (any flavor)
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk or cream
- 2 tablespoons jam
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for easy clean-up.
- Prepare Pie Crust Rectangles: Unroll one sheet of pie crust onto parchment and cut into rectangles approximately 3 by 5 inches. Knead any leftover dough together, roll it out to just under 1/4 inch thick, and cut additional rectangles. Repeat until you have enough pieces for your pop tarts.
- Assemble Pop Tarts: Beat the egg to create an egg wash. Place 8 rectangles on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Spoon about 1 1/2 tablespoons of jam onto each rectangle, avoiding the edges. Brush edges with egg wash, then place another rectangle on top. Press edges firmly and crimp with a fork to seal. Poke holes on the top pastry to vent steam and brush the entire top with egg wash.
- Bake: Bake the assembled pop tarts for 12 to 15 minutes or until they are golden brown and puffed.
- Prepare Glaze and Decorate: Once the pop tarts have cooled slightly, whisk together powdered sugar, milk or cream, jam, and vanilla extract to make a glaze. Spread the glaze evenly over each pop tart. Optionally, decorate with sprinkles, crushed freeze-dried berries, or edible rose petals. Allow glaze to set before serving.
- Storage: Store finished pop tarts in an airtight container for up to 2 days for best freshness.
Notes
- Use any flavor of jam or preserves to customize your pop tarts.
- If you run out of parchment, a lightly greased baking sheet can be used but may require careful removal.
- Make sure to poke holes in the top crust to prevent bubbling and uneven baking.
- For dairy-free glaze, substitute milk or cream with plant-based milk.
- Pop tarts are best enjoyed fresh but can be warmed slightly before serving if desired.
