Easy Homemade Pop Tarts with Pie Crust Recipe
This easy homemade Pop Tarts recipe uses store-bought rolled pie crust and your favorite jam or preserves to create delicious, flaky pastries. Topped with a simple vanilla glaze, these pop tarts are perfect for a quick breakfast or snack and come together in just 35 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings (12 pop tarts) 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Pop Tarts
- 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)
Vanilla Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk or cream
- 2 tablespoons jam (optional, for drizzling or flavor)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- Prepare Pie Crust Rectangles: Unroll one sheet of pie crust onto parchment paper. Using a guide such as an index card (approximately 3 inches by 5 inches), cut as many rectangles as possible. Combine and reroll remaining dough to cut more rectangles, aiming for thin slices just under 1/4 inch in thickness.
- Assemble Pop Tarts: Beat the egg in a small bowl to make an egg wash. Place 8 rectangles on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon approximately 1 ½ tablespoons of jam onto each rectangle. Brush the edges of each rectangle with the egg wash, then top with another rectangle. Press edges firmly to seal and crimp with a fork. Poke small holes into the top of each pastry and brush the entire surface with egg wash.
- Bake: Bake the pop tarts in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until they are puffed and golden brown.
- Prepare and Add Glaze: While the pop tarts cool, whisk together powdered sugar, milk or cream, jam, and vanilla until smooth. Spread or drizzle the glaze over the cooled pop tarts. Optionally, decorate with sprinkles, crushed freeze-dried berries, or edible rose petals for a decorative touch.
- Store and Serve: Enjoy your pop tarts fresh or store them in an airtight container for up to 2 days for best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use any variety of jam or preserves to customize the flavor of your pop tarts.
- The egg wash ensures a golden, shiny crust and helps seal the edges.
- You can substitute milk or cream in the glaze depending on your preference for richness.
- For longer storage, refrigerate the pop tarts but they are best enjoyed fresh.
- Crimping with a fork is important to prevent the filling from leaking during baking.
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