Strawberry Pop Tart Recipe

Ingredients

• 312 g (2 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour or pastry flour
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 226 g (1 cup) butter, cold
• 120 g (1/2 cup) natural yogurt, cold (see notes for substitutions)
• Ice-water as needed
• 250 g (9oz) of fresh or frozen strawberries
• 50 g (1/4 cup) granulated sugar
• 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or paste
• Small pinch of salt
• 1 egg + 1 tablespoon water
• 120 g (1 cup) powdered sugar
• 2 Tablespoons milk, as needed
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or paste
• Sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a large...: Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl or the bowl of a food processor. Add the cold butter cubes to the flour.

2. 2

   Use a pastry cutter or pulse the food...: Use a pastry cutter or pulse the food processor to cut the butter into small pieces until the mixture resembles coarse bread crumbs.

3. 3

   Add the yogurt to the bowl and stir...: Add the yogurt to the bowl and stir until the dough comes together. Use your hands to combine the dough into a shaggy ball, and only add in as much chilled water as needed, a teaspoon at a time. The dough should hold together when pressed but should not be sticky.

4. 4

   Place the dough on a clean work surface...: Place the dough on a clean work surface and form it into a mound. Cut the mound in two and form each piece into a flat disc.

5. 5

   Wrap each dough disc tightly in plastic wrap...: Wrap each dough disc tightly in plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours. Chill it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 2 days before using it.

6. 6

   Add the strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla,...: Add the strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt to a saucepan. Place it over low-medium heat and stir regularly while the strawberries release juices.

7. 7

   Use a wooden spoon to mash the strawberries...: Use a wooden spoon to mash the strawberries as they heat. As the mixture comes to a boil, it will thicken, become jelly-like, and lose its cloudy appearance. Simmer the mixture, stirring continuously while it thickens. Take care because it will splash when it bubbles.

8. 8

   Scoop the filling into a bowl. Let it...: Scoop the filling into a bowl. Let it chill in the refrigerator until completely cold. It will thicken more as it cools.

9. 9

   Roll out half of the pastry dough into...: Roll out half of the pastry dough into an 8x15-inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface using a rolling pin. If the edges aren't straight, lightly trim them. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the rectangle half lengthwise, then width-wise 4 times, resulting in ten 3x4-inch rectangles. Repeat with the second piece of pastry dough.

10. 10

    Whisk together an egg with a tablespoon of...: Whisk together an egg with a tablespoon of water in a small bowl.

11. 11

    Place a dollop of strawberry filling in the...: Place a dollop of strawberry filling in the center of 10 of the pop tart dough pieces, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges. Brush the edges with egg wash.

12. 12

    Place the remaining dough pieces over top of...: Place the remaining dough pieces over top of the jam-filled pieces.

13. 13

    Press around the edges of the pop tart...: Press around the edges of the pop tart with your fingertips to seal. Use a fork to create a crimped pattern around the edges.

14. 14

    Brush the top of each pop tart with...: Brush the top of each pop tart with an egg wash. Use a toothpick of a fork to prick the top of each pop tart a handful of times.

15. 15

    Place the pop tarts in the refrigerator while...: Place the pop tarts in the refrigerator while you preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

16. 16

    Bake the pop tarts for approximately 22-26 minutes...: Bake the pop tarts for approximately 22-26 minutes until puffed and deep golden brown. After baking, let them cool on a wire rack before icing them.

17. 17

    Whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk...: Whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk in a small bowl until smooth.

18. 18

    Once the pop tarts are cooled, drizzle the...: Once the pop tarts are cooled, drizzle the vanilla icing on top of the pop tart. Sprinkle with sprinkles for a fun finish.