Gluten free Chocolate Pop Tarts

Ingredients

• 450 grams Gluten free pastry dough
• 4 Tablespoons Chocolate spread
• 1 small Egg ((for egg wash))
• 200 grams Powdered sugar (Sieved) ((Icing Sugar))
• 2 Tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• 2 Tablespoons Whole Milk
• 2 Tablespoons Water
• 2 Tablespoons Chocolate sprinkles

Instructions

1. 1

   --- How to make Gluten-free pop tarts ---

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   To make the pop tarts use gluten free pie crust pastry. I used my shortcrust pastry for this recipe. I have linked the recipe within the information on the page, but you can also use shop-bought pastry dough or your preferred gluten-free pastry recipe.

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   Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas mark 4.

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   Using a rolling pin roll out the pastry on a floured surface until it is around 3mm thick.

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   Measure and cut out 8 even squares around 10cm x 8cms each.

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   Place 4 of the squares on a lined baking tray leaving a minimum of 1 cm in space between them.

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   Using a fork prick holes on the remaining 4 squares. ( you can place these 4 squares in the refrigerator if you feel that they have become too soft as they are been handled.)

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   Spoon a tablespoon of chocolate spread in the centre of the 4 squares that are on the baking tray. Spread the chocolate spread leaving a 1cm gap around the edges of the pastry (See photo recipe step for reference if needed).

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   Beat the egg in a small bowl and brush around the 1cm edge of the pastry.

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    Take the pierced pastry and place them on top of the chocolate spread pastry lining up the edges.

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    Using a fork press down the edges of the pastry sealing the top and bottom layer together.

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    Brush the pop tarts with the egg wash and place them in the oven for around 20-25 minutes until the pastry looks a light golden brown.

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    Place the baking tray on a cooling rack.

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    --- How to make chocolate icing ---

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    Once the pop tarts have cooled you can start making the chocolate icing.

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    Sieve the powdered sugar and cocoa powder into a medium-sized bowl.

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    Add the water and milk into the sugar and cocoa powder and mix well until it resembles a smooth thick chocolate icing free of any lumps.

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    Spoon your desired amount of chocolate icing on top of each pop tart and spread evenly. Decorate with chocolate sprinkles.