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Homemade Pop Tarts

Taralynn
The most delicious and cutest homemade pop tart recipe shaped like hearts. Sharing my favorite flavors: cherry almond and brown sugar.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 Pop Tarts

Ingredients
  

Pop Tart Ingredients
  • 2 Packages Pie Crust Store-bought
  • 1 Tablespoon Flour
  • 3/4 Cup Pop Tart Filing your choice
  • 1 Medium Egg for egg wash
Pop Tart Icing
  • 1 1/2 Cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons Meringue Powder
  • 1 Tsp Vanilla
  • 3 to 4 Tablespoons Water
  • extracts or spices for pop tart flavor see blog for notes
Cherry Almond Pop Tart Filling
  • 3/4 Cup Cherry Preserves
  • 1 Tablespoon Flour
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Almond Extract
Brown Sugar Pop Tart Filing
  • 3/4 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 Tablespoon Melted Butter
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons Flour
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Sea Salt

Instructions
 

How to Make Heart Shaped Pop Tarts

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Flour a clean surface.
    Roll out the room temperature pie crust as thin as you can.
  • Cut out heart shapes until you have 24 hearts. One package makes about 14 mini pop tarts since it comes with two pie crusts.
  • Add a small amount of filling to the center of one heart. Place another heart on top and use your fingers to gently pinch around the edges to make sure the filling does not ooze out.
  • Next, take a fork and press along the edges to create the classic pop tart ridge. This also helps seal the filling inside.
    Place the pop tarts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Brush a light layer of egg wash over the tops of the pop tarts.
  • Bake for about 10 minutes or until lightly golden. Let the pop tarts cool completely before adding icing and sprinkles.

Pop Tart Icing

  • Mix together the powdered sugar, meringue powder, water, and vanilla. This is your base. If it's too runny, add more powdered sugar. If it's too thick, add more water.
    If you're making cherry almond, add a few drops of almond extract and dye free pink food coloring.
    If you're making brown sugar, add a dash of cinnamon to the icing.
  • Ice the pop tarts and allow them to harden for 3 hours minimum. If you're not using meringue powder, it could take longer.
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