Description
These Strawberry Lemonade Homemade Pop-Tarts feature a buttery, flaky crust filled with sweet strawberry jam and zesty lemon glaze. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a summer treat that bursts with fruity sunshine flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 5–6 tablespoons ice water
- ¾ cup strawberry jam
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly. Add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until dough forms.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into rectangles about 3×4 inches.
- In a small bowl, mix strawberry jam with lemon zest and cornstarch.
- Place one dough rectangle on the baking sheet, spoon a tablespoon of filling in the center, and cover with another rectangle. Press edges with a fork to seal.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg and bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden and crisp.
- Let the pop-tarts cool completely. Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk to make the glaze. Drizzle over cooled pop-tarts and allow it to set.
- Serve and enjoy your sweet, tangy homemade pastries.
Notes
- Keep dough chilled for flakier pastry.
- Don’t overfill to prevent leaks.
- For a fun twist, sprinkle freeze-dried strawberries on top of the glaze.
- Pop-tarts can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pop-tart
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: strawberry lemonade pop tarts, homemade pop tarts, fruity pastries, lemon glaze dessert, summer treats