Description
The Giant Strawberry Pop Tart is a fun and delicious twist on the classic snack. This homemade version features a buttery, flaky pastry crust filled with sweet strawberry jam and topped with a colorful icing glaze. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a nostalgic treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets refrigerated pie crusts (or homemade crust)
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam or preserves
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening jam)
- 1 tablespoon water (if using cornstarch)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional, for colorful icing)
- Sprinkles (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out one sheet of pie crust on a lightly floured surface. Cut the dough into a large rectangle (about 9×12 inches). Transfer the rectangle to the prepared baking sheet.
- Spread the strawberry jam evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. If you want a thicker jam, mix the jam with cornstarch and water in a saucepan, cooking until thickened before spreading it on the dough.
- Roll out the second sheet of pie crust and place it over the jam-covered dough. Gently press the edges together, sealing them. Use a fork to crimp the edges to ensure they stay closed during baking.
- Whisk the egg and brush it over the top of the pastry for a golden, shiny finish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
- While the pop tart cools, prepare the icing by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. If you want colored icing, add a few drops of food coloring and mix until you achieve your desired color.
- Once the Giant Strawberry Pop Tart has cooled, drizzle the icing over the top and sprinkle with colorful sprinkles if desired.
- Allow the icing to set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can use any type of fruit jam or preserves in place of the strawberry jam, such as raspberry, blueberry, or even apple.
- For a more indulgent treat, consider adding a layer of cream cheese frosting beneath the jam before sealing the crust.
- This recipe can be made ahead of time and stored at room temperature for a couple of days or refrigerated for longer shelf life.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg