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Six rectangular pastries with pink and white icing and heart-shaped sprinkles rest on parchment paper; one reveals a red filling. A dish towel, pink glaze, and sprinkles are nearby—perfect for your list of cozy winter snack ideas.

Homemade Strawberry Pop Tarts

Learn how to make homemade pop tarts with flaky pastry and fruity filling. Quick, easy, and perfect for breakfast or a fun baking project.

Course Snacks
Cuisine American
Keyword homemade pop tarts, Homemade Strawberry Pop Tarts, How to Make Pop Tarts
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Additional Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6
Author momma lew

Ingredients

  • 2 Pie Crusts refrigerated
  • ½ cup of your favorite jam + 1 tbsp for the icing
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tbsp heavy cream
  • Sprinkles

Instructions

  1. You'll need 2 ready made pie crusts. Roll them out to smooth them out. 
  2. Using a straight edge, cut a big square out of the dough. Then cut that square into 3 strips. 
  3. In a bowl, add your jam.
  4. Mix in the cornstarch to your jam.
  5. Add a little spoonful of the jam filling at the end of each homemade pop tart. 
  6. In a small bowl, crack and whisk the egg.
  7. Brush the egg wash around the edges of the pop tarts to act like a glue to hold your pop tarts together.
  8. Fold the pop tarts over and crimp the edges, pressing them together with a fork. 
  9. Bake your homemade pop tarts for about 15 minutes at 400 degrees, until they are puffy and golden brown.
  10. Let them cool before frosting. 
  11. To make your frosting, mix together powdered sugar, the tbsp of jam and 1 tbsp heavy cream. Stir. Add the extra heavy cream as your stir to get a thin consistency to your frosting.
  12. Drizzle the frosting over the homemade pop tarts
  13. Add some sprinkles! 

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

Homemade pop tarts are best enjoyed fresh, but you can definitely save them for later. Once they’ve cooled completely, place them in an airtight container. They’ll stay fresh at room temperature for 2–3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week. If you’d like to keep them longer, freeze unfrosted pop tarts in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 2 months. To reheat, pop them in the oven or toaster until warmed through—this keeps the crust flaky. If they’re already glazed, wait to frost until after reheating for the best results.