Homemade Strawberry Poptarts

55m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add 2.5 cups of flour to the mixing bowl.
  2. 2Add 1 tablespoon of sugar to the bowl.
  3. 3Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the bowl.
  4. 4Mix the dry ingredients together in the bowl.
  5. 5Add 2 sticks of cold butter (cubed) to the mixture.
  6. 6Mix until the butter is incorporated and the mixture is crumbly.
  7. 7Add 6-8 tablespoons of ice cold water to the mixture.
  8. 8Mix until the dough comes together.
  9. 9Form the dough into a ball.
  10. 10Wrap the dough in plastic and chill for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  11. 11Combine 1.5 cups of chopped strawberries in a saucepan.
  12. 12Add 1/4 cup of sugar to the strawberries.
  13. 13Add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice to the mixture.
  14. 14Mix the ingredients well.
  15. 15Simmer on low for 5-8 minutes until thick and jam-like.
  16. 16Add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch to the mixture and stir.
  17. 17Divide the chilled dough into two halves.
  18. 18Roll out the dough into a thin sheet.
  19. 19Divide the rolled dough into rectangles using a pizza cutter.
  20. 20Place the dough rectangles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  21. 21Spoon 1-2 tablespoons of strawberry filling onto half of the rectangles.
  22. 22Seal the edges of the dough with egg wash (egg + milk).
  23. 23Place the remaining dough rectangles on top of the filled ones.
  24. 24Use a fork to seal the edges of the poptarts.
  25. 25Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes.
  26. 26Combine 1 cup of powdered sugar in a bowl.
  27. 27Add 2 tablespoons of heavy cream or milk.
  28. 28Add 0.5 teaspoon of vanilla.
  29. 29Add 1-2 tablespoons of strawberry filling to the icing mixture.
  30. 30Mix until well combined and smooth.
  31. 31Allow the pastries to fully cool before adding the icing.
  32. 32Spread the icing evenly over the cooled poptarts.

Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 6 tbsp ice-cold water
  • 1.5 cups chopped strawberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 0.25 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
  • 2 tbsp strawberry filling
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla

Equipment

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