Easy Homemade Pop Tarts: Flaky, Fun, and Irresistibly Sweet!

Skip the box – these buttery, flaky homemade Pop Tarts are a nostalgic treat you can customize with your favorite fillings! Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a fun kitchen project with kids.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

10x tastier than store-bought – fresh pastry, no preservatives!
Endless filling options: jam, Nutella, cinnamon sugar, or even savory twists.
Freezer-friendly: Make a batch ahead for quick mornings.

Ingredients

(Makes 8 pop tarts)
For the crust:

2½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
6-8 tbsp ice water

For the filling:

½ cup fruit jam (strawberry, raspberry, or blueberry work best)
1 tbsp cornstarch (to thicken filling)

For the glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar
2-3 tbsp milk or cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
Sprinkles (optional but highly encouraged!)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Make the dough: Pulse flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor. Add butter and blend until pea-sized crumbs form. Drizzle in ice water 1 tbsp at a time until dough comes together. Divide into two discs, wrap in plastic, and chill 1 hour.
Prep the filling: Mix jam and cornstarch in a bowl to prevent soggy pastry.
Assemble: Roll one dough disc into a 12×9” rectangle. Cut into 8 rectangles (3×4” each). Spoon 1 tbsp filling into the center of 4 rectangles, leaving a ½” border. Place the remaining rectangles on top, seal edges with a fork, and prick tops to vent.
Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake pop tarts on a parchment-lined sheet for 20-25 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
Glaze & decorate: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cooled pastries and add sprinkles. Let set 10 minutes.

Pro Tips for Success

Keep butter cold: This ensures a flaky crust!
No jam? Use Nutella, peanut butter, or cinnamon-sugar mix.
Go fancy: Add lemon zest to the glaze or a dash of cardamom to the dough.

Customize Your Flavors!

Brown Sugar Cinnamon: Mix ½ cup brown sugar + 1 tsp cinnamon + 1 tbsp flour.
S’mores: Marshmallow fluff + chocolate chips + crushed graham crackers.
Savory option: Cheese + pesto + sun-dried tomatoes.

There you have it – golden, gooey, homemade pop tarts that’ll make your kitchen smell like a bakery! Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days (if they last that long 😉).

Tag #HomemadePopTartMagic if you try these – we’d love to see your creations! 👇

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