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Close up of finished pop tart with jam icing.

Puff Pastry Pop Tarts

These homemade Puff Pastry Pop Tarts are absolutely adorable and so easy to make with jammy centers and flaky crusts. They're a simple homemade version of the sweet breakfast treat. You can customize the recipe by using your favorite jam or even homemade, then they’re then topped with a powdered sugar glaze / icing that adds the perfect finishing touch.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 sheets of puff pastry thawed
  • ¾ cup jam
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • 1 large egg

For the icing

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon jam
  • 1 tablespoon whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400℉.
  • Roll both sheets of puff pastry dough into 12x10 inch rectangles with a rolling pin, then cut each sheet into 6x equal rectangles (12 total – 6 for top, 6 for bottom).
  • Spoon 1 tablespoon jam into the center of 6 of the puff pastry rectangles, then spread it out using the back of a spoon or knife, leaving ½” border around the edge. 
  • In a small bowl whisk together the egg and a dash of water. 
  • Brush the egg wash around the edge of each pastry
  • Top each of the 6 pastries with the remaining 6 and crimp the edges using a fork to seal them together.
  • Brush egg wash over the tops of the pastries and slice a slit in the center for some air to escape. 
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 15 minutes until deeply golden. 
  • In a small bowl, mix together all ingredients for the icing.
  • Let the pastries cool a bit and then drizzle over top of each pop tart. 

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Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 624kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 424mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 2mg
Course: Breakfast, jam
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Breakfast, Pop Tart, Puff pastry
Author: Haley