Puff Pastry Berry Pop Tarts

15 mins Prep Time

20 mins Cook Time

Written By

Nadia Boachie

This recipe is probably the easiest dessert you can make! Though this recipe includes instructions to make homemade jam using whatever fruit you have available in your local grocery store, you can always use store-bought jam for this! All you need are some puff pastry sheets, your filling and a few extra finishing touches, and you are good to go! These are a perfect addition to a homemade brunch, are great to make ahead and save for a snack or serve for dessert. If you have always wanted an excuse to buy and use puff pastry, you have one now because these are so delicious!

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Ingredients

Pop Tarts

2 sheets of store-bought puff pastry or homemade

Strawberry Filling

1 cup fresh strawberries, quartered
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/16 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons water

Blueberry Filling

1 cup fresh blueberries
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/16 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons water

Strawberry Glaze

1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1-2 tablespoons strawberry or blueberry filling
Sprinkles (optional)

Directions

Fruit Fillings

2 Steps

Step 1

For the strawberry filling, place all ingredients, fresh strawberries, sugar, kosher salt, lemon zest, lemon juice and water in a saucepan. Turn heat to medium. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring every minute or so. When it comes to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer. It will start to release juices and the fruit will begin to soften. Cook for up to 30 minutes. The longer you go, the smoother and more jam-like it will be. Store in the fridge and eat within a few days.
Step 2

Repeat method for blueberry jam.

Pop Tarts

5 Steps

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Step 2

Take your thawed puff pastry and cut each sheet into 6 rectangles. Evenly fill half of the rectangles with the chilled strawberry or blueberry jam.
Step 3

Lay the remaining 6 rectangles over the filling and seal the edges by crimping with the back of a fork. Repeat until you have 6 tarts.
Step 4

Place on parchment-lined baking sheets and brush the tops of the tarts with water. Place in oven and bake the tarts for 15 to 20 minutes or until puffed and deep golden brown. Let cool slightly.
Step 5

Whisk together the milk, powdered sugar and jam of choice. If needed, add 1 tablespoon of milk or jam at a time to thin the glaze as desired. Drizzle the glaze over pop tarts, add sprinkles if preferred and allow to set at room temperature. Enjoy!