Puff Pastry Pop Tart

Three heart-shaped pastries with white icing and colorful sprinkles are arranged on a white plate.

5 from 1 vote

These Homemade Puff Pastry Pop Tarts are buttery, flaky, and filled with sweet jam — all wrapped up in a super easy and fun recipe you can make in under 30 minutes. Customize with your favorite fillings and top with frosting and sprinkles for the ultimate treat!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 369kcal

Author: Sophie Viau

Equipment

Rolling Pin
Parchment paper
Baking sheet
Pastry brush
Fork
Small mixing bowl
Spoon

Ingredients

For the Pop Tarts:

2 ready-to-bake puff pastry sheets thawed if frozen
½ cup jam of your choice strawberry, raspberry, apricot — your favorite!
1 egg beaten

For the Frosting & Decoration:

½ cup powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
2 teaspoons water
Sprinkles optional but so fun

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to keep clean-up easy.
Lightly flour your work surface and gently roll out the puff pastry sheets. Cut each sheet into 4 equal rectangles, aiming for even sizes so they bake up nicely.
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of your chosen jam into the center of half of the rectangles. Make sure to leave a small border around the edges so the jam doesn't ooze out during baking.
Brush the edges of the pastry with the beaten egg. This acts like glue! Place the other pastry rectangles on top, then use a fork to press and seal the edges together firmly.
Transfer the pop tarts onto the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with the remaining egg wash to help them bake up golden and glossy. Then poke a few small holes in the tops with a fork — this lets steam escape and keeps the pastry from puffing up too much.
Pop them into the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until they're beautifully golden brown and puffed up.
Let the pop tarts cool slightly on a wire rack. Meanwhile, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract (if using), and water until smooth. Once the pop tarts have cooled, drizzle the frosting over the tops and immediately sprinkle with sprinkles if you’re using them.
Allow the frosting to set before diving in. Then enjoy every flaky, sweet bite!

Notes

Puff Pastry Tip: Make sure your puff pastry is thawed but still cold before working with it for the flakiest results. If it gets too soft, pop it in the fridge for a few minutes.
Jam Choice: Thicker jams or fruit spreads work best and help prevent leaking while baking. Try strawberry, raspberry, apricot, or even blueberry!
Egg Wash: Don't skip the egg wash! It not only seals the edges but also gives the pop tarts that beautiful golden shine.
Custom Frosting: Add a few drops of food coloring to the frosting for a fun pop of color, especially if you're making these for a party or special event.

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