How to Make Yummy Heart-Shaped Strawberry Poptarts

Once you make these homemade strawberry poptarts I can almost guarantee you’ll never go back to a store-bought version ever again. This yummy recipe comes together so quickly and so easily and most definitely tastes way better than anything that comes out of a box from the grocery store.

Flaky pie crust filled with tart strawberry pie filling makes the perfect hand-held treat or breakfast on the go. What I love best about this recipe is that you can easily substitute your favorite filling flavor or even create a mixed batch based on your family’s preferences.

If someone wants a strawberry poptart, no problem. If someone else wants a blueberry poptart, easy peasy. Just make sure to have a few cans of different pie fillings on hand. Sprinkle your favorite cake toppings, drizzle with glaze, or just eat them as is. You can also bake them up as you need them so they are fresh from the oven each time.

Bake up a batch and leave them in the fridge or on the kitchen counter so the kids can grab one on the run in the morning or for a snack after school. Or you can even pop one in their lunchbox for a treat to eat at school. Eaten warmed up or at room temperature, they’ll taste great either way.

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Why You’ll Love Them

• Super easy to make.
• Only 4 ingredients.
• Way better than the boxed store-bought version.
• Customizable.

Equipment Needed

• cookie sheet
• rolling pin
• measuring cup
• measuring spoon
• large heart-shaped cookie cutter
• food processor or blender

Ingredients to Make Strawberry Poptarts

• 1 box prepared refrigerator pie crusts
• 1 cup strawberry pie filling (or flavor of your choice)
• 1 egg yolk
• Sugar for sprinkling

How to Make Strawberry Poptarts

Servings: 10

Prep: 15 minutes| Cook Time: 5 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
• Add pie filling to a blender and puree.

• On a cutting board roll out pie crust.

• Cut out pop tart pieces with a 3-inch or 4-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter.

• Lay bottoms of pop tarts on the prepared baking sheet.

• Spoon 1-2 TBS of blended smooth strawberry pie filling onto each heart-shaped piece of pie dough.

• Place another heart piece on top and using a fork press the sides together.

• Whisk one egg yolk with a teaspoon of water and brush the tops of each pop tart.

• Sprinkle the brushed pop tart with sugar.
• Using a sharp knife cut two slits in the middle to resemble a heart.

• Bake for 5 minutes or until golden brown.

• Be sure to cool slightly before “popping” these delicious treats in your mouth!

Tips and Tricks

• You can roll out leftover dough to make more poptarts or even mini poptarts.
• Place unused dough in the fridge for a few days so you can make a fresh poptart when the mood hits.
• Bake up a big batch and keep a stash in the freezer.
• Freeze unused pie filling so you can easily make another batch when the mood hits.
• To separate the egg, crack it in the middle and pour the contents back and forth over a small bowl. The clear portion should drip into the bowl while the yolk will stay in the shell. Keep the egg white for another recipe.

‌Variations

• Change up the filling – use any flavor of pie crust you like; apple pie filling, blueberry or cherry pie filling.
• Make them chocolate poptarts and sprinkle chocolate chips in between the dough (or substitute chocolate for Nutella).
• Top with colored sprinkles or dust with powdered sugar.
• Glaze with a mixture of icing sugar and water.

How to Store

You can store these poptarts in an airtight container on the kitchen counter for 3-4 days. They freeze really well so stash a bunch in the freezer. No need to thaw before toasting, just pop in the toaster oven and then enjoy. These yummy strawberry poptarts will keep for up to 3 months in the freezer.

FAQs

Can I make my own pie crust for the poptarts?

Yes, you absolutely can make your own pie crust. I like to provide easy-to-prepare recipes so that’s why I have used a refrigerated pie crust but if you would like to make your own that’s awesome, too.

Can I make my own pie filling?

Yes, as I mentioned above I like to make easy to prepare, no fuss recipes but if you are up for the task of making your own pie filling then you are most welcome to.

Can I use a different flavor pie filling to make these poptarts?

You can use any flavor of pie filling you like. I recommend you blend it so it is nice and smooth.

Can I use jam to make these strawberry poptarts?

Yes, if you have a jar of strawberry jam you can probably use it instead of the pie filling. I haven’t made these with jam so let me know how they work out.

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