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Giant Strawberry Pop Tart Recipe

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This Giant Strawberry Pop Tart is a delightful scratch-made treat featuring two flaky all-butter pie crusts sandwiching a homemade strawberry jam filling. Rolled large and baked to golden perfection, it’s a slab pie style pop tart perfect for sharing with family and friends. Finished with a sweet vanilla glaze and colorful sprinkles, it’s an irresistible American dessert that combines traditional pie-making with nostalgic convenience.

Ingredients

Pie Crusts

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold, cut into tablespoon pieces
  • 6–8 tablespoons ice cold water

Strawberry Filling

  • 2 cups quartered fresh strawberries or frozen berries, thawed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon quarter)
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon cold water
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of fine grain sea salt

Egg Wash

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon water

Glaze and Garnish

  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk, plus more to thin if needed
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Make the Pie Crusts: In a food processor, combine flour and salt and pulse to mix. Add half the cold butter pieces and pulse 5-6 times, then add the remaining butter. Pulse until pea-sized pieces are visible. Gradually add ice cold water one tablespoon at a time while pulsing until a shaggy dough ball forms. Turn dough onto a work surface, divide in half, and roll each between floured parchment paper to about 14×10 inches. Trim each to 13×9 inches with a sharp knife. Stack between parchment and refrigerate on a baking sheet while preparing filling.
  2. Prepare Strawberry Filling: In a medium saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until berries release juices and mixture thickens slightly, about 10 minutes. Mix cornstarch with cold water, then stir into the berries constantly and cook an additional 1-2 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in salt and vanilla. Cool 10 minutes, then refrigerate for about 30 minutes until completely chilled.
  3. Make Egg Wash: Beat egg and water together in a small bowl and set aside.
  4. Assemble Pop Tart: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place one pie crust on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread cooled strawberry filling over crust, keeping it 1 1/2 inches away from edges. Brush edges of the crust with egg wash. Carefully place second crust on top, lining edges up evenly. Crimp edges using a fork and poke holes in the top crust with the fork tines. Brush entire surface with egg wash.
  5. Bake and Broil: Bake for 20 minutes until the crust puffs up. Remove from oven to cool and deflate. Preheat the broiler and place the pop tart under it for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown, watching carefully to avoid burning. The crust may puff up again slightly under the broiler.
  6. Cool Completely: Let the pop tart cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool fully. Alternatively, cool completely on the pan if serving directly from it.
  7. Prepare Glaze and Garnish: Whisk confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, and milk together until thick but pourable. Adjust milk quantity to get the right consistency. Pour glaze over the cooled pop tart and sprinkle with rainbow sprinkles. Let set for about 5 minutes.
  8. Serve: Cut the giant pop tart into 12 squares (or more/less to suit appetite) and enjoy!

Notes

  • If short on time, substitute homemade strawberry filling with your favorite store-bought strawberry jam or preserves such as Bonne Maman.
  • Rolling dough between parchment paper helps prevent sticking and makes trimming easier.
  • Ensure the strawberry filling is fully cooled before assembling to avoid soggy crust.
  • The broiler step adds a beautiful golden finish but watch closely to prevent burning.
  • This recipe makes a large 13×9 inch pop tart ideal for sharing with 12 servings.

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