Best Ever Pop Tarts

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 14
Homemade Best Ever Pop Tarts for Breakfast
in Pastry

Prep

15 min

Cook

15-20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

100 g flour , sifted
50 g butter
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons strawberry jam ( or blueberry , blackberry , any jam you like really )
1 tablespoon white marshmallow cream , with
1 tablespoon pink marshmallow cream ( give a marbled affect )
2 marshmallows , cut up with
chocolate chips
2 tablespoons jelly , then spread top with
peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon milk
1/3 cup sugar
candy sprinkles
food coloring
cinnamon , plus
brown sugar , works well

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
360
Sugar
24g
Fat
18g
Best Ever Pop Tarts are a modern take on a breakfast classic. They were first introduced in the 1960s by Kellogg's as a toaster pastry, but became so popular that other companies started to produce their versions. Nowadays, you can find many flavors of Pop Tarts on the supermarket shelves. This homemade version is easy to make and will be a favorite with kids and adults alike. They are perfect for a lazy weekend breakfast or brunch with friends.

Instructions

1.In a bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
2.Cut in butter with a pastry cutter until the mixture is crumbly.
3.Add water and mix until the dough comes together.
4.Roll out the dough and use a cookie cutter to cut rectangular shapes.
5.Place half of the cut-out shapes onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
6.Mix together the strawberry jam and marshmallow cream. Spread the mixture onto the dough shapes, leaving a little space along the edges. Add chopped marshmallows and chocolate chips on top of the jam mixture.
7.Place the remaining dough shapes on top of the mixture. Crimp the edges of the pastry together using a fork. Poke a few holes in the top using a toothpick.
8.Brush the pastry tops with milk, then sprinkle candy sprinkles on top. Place the tray into the fridge for 15-20 minutes to chill.
9.Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C. Bake the pastries for 15-20 minutes.
10.Cool them for a few minutes before serving.

PROS

Best Ever Pop Tarts are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast pastry.
These homemade delights are filled with jam, marshmallow cream, chocolate chips, and chopped marshmallows which melt and become gooey in the oven.
The pastry is flaky and buttery, and the candy sprinkles make them look extra special.

CONS

This pastry is high in sugar and fat and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
The pastry filling contains marshmallow cream which is high in calories and sugar.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While these pastries are not considered healthy, they can be enjoyed as an occasional treat. There are some health benefits to the ingredients, for example, cinnamon is a spice that helps regulate blood sugar levels.

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