Easy Homemade Frosted Pop Tarts Recipe
I loved Pop Tarts as a kid, especially in my summer camp days. This recipe is super easy because you use store-bought puff pastry instead of making a pie dough. The pop-tarts come together in less than 30 minutes and the results are yummy! You can use cinnamon-brown-sugar filling, your favourite jam or even Nutella. Make sure to coordinate the frosting to your filling! And don’t forget to defrost the puff pastry overnight (or all day) in the fridge. Note: Puff pastry warms up very quickly (and you don’t want that), so keep putting it in the fridge every step of the way. Makes 6 pop tarts.
Ingredients
- 1 box (454 g/1 lb) store-bought puff
- pastry (make sure it comes in a long
- box containing 2 individually wrapped
- pre-rolled sheets, see photo), defrosted
- Egg Wash
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp milk or cream (any kind)
- Fillings
- Cinnamon Brown Sugar
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp flour
- Jam
- ½ cup fruit jam
- Chocolate
- ½ cup Nutella
- Frosting
- Basic
- 1 cup icing sugar
- 2-3 tbsp milk
- Cinnamon Brown Sugar
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- Jam
- 2 tsp fruit jam
- Chocolate
- 2 tsp Nutella
- Special Equipment
- Rolling pin
- Parchment paper
- Cookie sheet
- Pastry brush
Instructions
- 1
Remove one sleeve of puff pastry from the box. Open and unroll it onto a large piece of parchment paper. Using a rolling pin, roll it out lengthwise so that it is more rectangular than square, about 12 inches in length (don’t worry about the width). Put it back in the fridge while you repeat with the second sleeve of dough on a fresh piece of parchment paper. Make sure they are the same size, measure them against each other.
- 2
When both sheets are rolled out to the exact same size, slice each sheet of dough in half lengthwise, then slice each half in 3 so that you have 6 rectangles. Repeat with the other sheet. Using a fork, poke holes in the dough on only one of the sheets (this set of rectangles will be the “top”). Stack the sheets (on the parchment paper) on top of each other and place in the fridge (I put them on a cookie sheet).
- 3
Make the Egg Wash: Beat the egg with the milk or cream in a bowl, set aside.
- 4
Make the Filling: For cinnamon brown sugar, mix the ingredients in a small bowl. For jam or Nutella, open the jars and have a tablespoon measure handy.
- 5
Remove the two sheets of puff pastry from the fridge. Using a pastry brush, brush all the rectangles with the egg wash on the side that is facing you; it will keep the top and bottom glued together when baking. Save the rest of the egg wash for Step
- 6
Spoon a heaping tablespoon of filling of your choice onto the set of rectangles without the holes (6 rectangles). Flatten the filling a little, leaving a ½-inch border on each rectangle. Top each rectangle with one rectangle with holes; the egg-wash side face down, touching the filling. Using a fork to crimp the edges, seal each pop tart. Place in the fridge for about 20 minutes while the oven preheats.
- 7
Preheat the oven to 400˚F. When ready to bake, take the tarts out of the fridge, brush the tops with more egg wash and bake for 18 minutes. Let them cool.
- 8
Make the Frosting while the tarts are baking: With a whisk, mix together the icing sugar and milk until smooth and thick. You can add a tiny bit more milk to thin out the frosting if needed. Add cinnamon, jam or Nutella to flavour the basic frosting according to your filling, matching the frosting flavour to your filling flavour.
- 9
When the tarts have cooled down, spoon a heaping tablespoon of frosting onto each tart and spread a little. Add sprinkles if you like. The frosting will harden in 10 minutes or so. Enjoy!
Tips & Storage
- How to Store
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week depending on the ingredients.
- Can I Freeze This?
- Many baked desserts freeze well for up to 2 months. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and then foil to prevent freezer burn.
- Baking Tip
- Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature before starting unless the recipe specifies otherwise. This ensures better mixing and a more even bake.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make Easy Homemade Frosted Pop Tarts?
This Easy Homemade Frosted Pop Tarts recipe by Carolyn Cohen includes step-by-step instructions that are easy to follow. You'll need 31 ingredients and the recipe is designed for home cooks of all skill levels.
Can I make this easy homemade frosted pop tarts in advance?
Yes, many desserts can be prepared a day ahead. Store covered in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before serving for the best flavor and texture.