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Valentine’s Day Inspired Pop-Tarts

Delicious Valentine’s Day Inspired Pop-Tarts with Strawberry Jam

Delight in these heart-shaped strawberry Pop-Tarts perfect for celebrating Valentine’s Day with a sweet homemade touch.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Freezing Time 2 hours
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 tarts
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 439

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour plus 2 tablespoons, plus more for rolling
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter cold, cut into ½-inch cubes
  • ¼ cup ice water plus more as needed
Filling and Icing
  • ½ cup strawberry jam
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings
  • pink and red sprinkles for topping (optional)

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Rolling Pin
  • parchment paper
  • Cookie cutter (heart-shaped)
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. In food processor, pulse flour, salt, and sugar until combined. Add butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add 4 tablespoons water; process just until dough forms (if dough doesn't form, add remaining 1 tablespoon water).
  2. Divide dough in half. Shape each half into 5-inch round disks. Cover disks tightly with plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.
Shaping and Filling
  1. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Unwrap 1 dough disk. On lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-inch thick. Use large heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut dough. Transfer hearts to baking sheet. Re-roll scraps once to cut more hearts, if desired.
  2. Spoon and spread scant tablespoon jam on top of each heart, leaving 1/2-inch border around edges. Unwrap second dough disk, roll out and cut into hearts. Place hearts on top of jam-topped hearts on baking sheet, gently pressing seam with fingers to seal.
  3. Use fork tines to seal seams, then poke top of each heart 3 to 4 times. Cover hearts with plastic wrap and freeze 2 hours or up to 1 week.
Baking and Icing
  1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Uncover hearts and bake 20 to 25 minutes until crust is baked through and lightly golden. Cool completely before icing.
  2. To make icing, mix powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon milk and vanilla. Add remaining tablespoon milk if needed to make smooth but thick icing. Spread icing over fully cooled hearts, leaving 1/2-inch border around edges. Top with red and pink sprinkles, if desired. Let icing set at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tartCalories: 439kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 4gFat: 23gSodium: 303mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26g

Notes

These heart-shaped Pop-Tarts are perfect for Valentine’s Day, and can be customized with your favorite jam or fillings. Enjoy them fresh or store them for later treats!

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