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

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

Delight in homemade Valentine’s Day Inspired Pop-Tarts with Sweetheart Strawberry Jam, a perfect treat for celebrating love.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 46 minutes
Servings: 6 pop tarts
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pastry Ingredients
  • 2 pieces refrigerated pre-made pie crusts
  • 0.5 cup strawberry jam
  • 1 tbsp corn starch
  • 1 piece egg (for egg wash)
Coloring and Toppings
  • 1 tbsp red food dye
  • 1 tbsp white food dye
  • 1 tbsp pink food dye
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3-4 tbsp whole milk or heavy cream
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • sanding sugar or sprinkles (for topping)

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Roll out the pie crusts on a floured surface and cut into rectangles.
  3. In a bowl, mix strawberry jam and cornstarch until well combined.
  4. Place a spoonful of the strawberry jam mixture on half of the pastry rectangles.
  5. Brush the edges of the rectangles with egg wash.
  6. Place the other half of the rectangles on top and press the edges to seal.
  7. Cut slits in the top of each pastry for venting.
  8. Brush the top with egg wash and sprinkle with sanding sugar or sprinkles.
  9. Bake for 16 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pop tartCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Feel free to use different fruit jams or add spices to the glaze for unique flavors.

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