Description
Indulge in these homemade Breakfast Pop-Tarts for a nostalgic treat that’s perfect for breakfast or a snack. These flaky pastries filled with fruity jam and topped with sweet icing are sure to bring back childhood memories.
Ingredients
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Pie Crust:
- 2 ready-made pie crusts (or homemade pastry dough)
Fruit Filling:
- ½ cup fruit jam or preserves (any flavor)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Egg Wash:
- 1 egg, beaten
Icing:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- Sprinkles for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Filling: In a small bowl, mix the jam with cornstarch and water to thicken the filling.
- Assemble the Pop-Tarts: Roll out the pie crusts, cut into rectangles, and place the filling on half of them. Top with the remaining rectangles and seal the edges.
- Bake: Brush with beaten egg and bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown.
- Make the Icing: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Spread over cooled pop-tarts and add sprinkles.
- Serve: Let the icing set before serving.
Notes
- For a fun twist, try using Nutella, peanut butter, or brown sugar and cinnamon as a filling.
- Store leftover pop-tarts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pop-tart
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
