Easy Heart-Shaped Pop Tarts That Kids Actually Love Recipe

Introduction

These easy heart-shaped pop tarts are a fun and delicious treat that kids will adore. Made with simple ingredients and filled with sweet strawberry jam, they’re perfect for special occasions or a delightful snack any time.

Ingredients

• 2 packages refrigerated pie crust
• 1/2 cup strawberry jam
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons flour for dusting
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pink food coloring (optional)
• Heart-shaped sprinkles

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Step 2: Let the pie crusts sit at room temperature for 15 minutes to soften slightly.
3. Step 3: Unroll the crusts on a floured surface and cut out heart shapes using a cookie cutter.
4. Step 4: Place 1 teaspoon of strawberry jam in the center of half of the heart shapes, keeping the filling away from the edges.
5. Step 5: Top each filled heart with another heart shape and press the edges firmly together using the tines of a fork to seal.
6. Step 6: Poke three small holes in the top of each assembled pop tart to allow steam to escape.
7. Step 7: Brush the tops with the beaten egg to help them brown nicely during baking.
8. Step 8: Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
9. Step 9: Allow pop tarts to cool completely before adding the icing.
10. Step 10: In a bowl, mix powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and pink food coloring if using, to create the icing. Drizzle over cooled pop tarts and immediately sprinkle with heart-shaped sprinkles.

Tips & Variations

• Use any jam or preserves you like for different flavors, such as raspberry or blueberry.
• If you don’t have heart-shaped cutters, a knife can be used to cut freehand shapes.
• For a fun twist, try adding a small amount of cream cheese inside along with the jam.
• Letting the dough rest prevents cracking when shaping the hearts.

Storage

Store the pop tarts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, keep them in the refrigerator for up to a week. Reheat gently in a toaster oven or microwave for about 15 seconds before serving to restore warm flakiness.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these pop tarts ahead of time?

Yes, you can assemble them ahead and keep them covered in the fridge until ready to bake. Just allow a few extra minutes baking time if baking them straight from the fridge.

What if I don’t have a heart-shaped cookie cutter?

No problem! Use a small knife to carefully cut out heart shapes by hand or any other fun shape you prefer.

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Delight your kids with these easy-to-make heart-shaped pop tarts filled with sweet strawberry jam and topped with a vanilla glaze and festive sprinkles. Perfect for breakfast or a fun snack, these homemade treats combine flaky pie crust with a delicious homemade icing that’s sure to be a hit with the whole family.

• Author: Sana
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: Approximately 12 pop tarts 1x
• Category: Breakfast
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Pop Tarts

• 2 packages refrigerated pie crust
• 1/2 cup strawberry jam
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons flour for dusting

Icing

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pink food coloring (optional)
• Heart-shaped sprinkles

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
2. Prepare pie crust: Let the refrigerated pie crusts sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes to soften slightly, making them easier to work with.
3. Cut out shapes: Unroll the pie crusts onto a floured surface and use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out heart shapes from the dough.
4. Add jam filling: Place about 1 teaspoon of strawberry jam in the center of half of the heart shapes, being careful to keep the jam away from the edges to prevent leaking.
5. Seal pop tarts: Top the jam-filled hearts with the remaining heart shapes and firmly seal the edges together by pressing with the tines of a fork.
6. Vent the tops: Poke 3 small holes in the top of each pop tart to allow steam to escape during baking.
7. Egg wash and bake: Brush the tops of the pop tarts with the beaten egg to give them a glossy finish and bake them in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
8. Cool completely: Remove the pop tarts from the oven and allow them to cool thoroughly on a wire rack before adding icing.
9. Make the icing: In a small bowl, mix together powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and optional pink food coloring until smooth and drizzly.
10. Decorate: Drizzle the icing over the cooled pop tarts and immediately add heart-shaped sprinkles while the icing is still wet to ensure they stick.

Notes

• Letting the dough sit at room temperature prevents cracking when cutting and folding.
• Keep the jam filling away from the edges to avoid leakage during baking.
• You can substitute strawberry jam with your favorite fruit preserves.
• Use a light hand with the icing to prevent it from becoming too runny.
• Store pop tarts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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