There is something so nostalgic about a pop tart. As a kid it was such a fun treat! This puff pastry pop tart may be better defined as a homemade toaster strudel since you bake it. But the flavors and classic shape lend itself to the breakfast nostalgia of a pop tart, so whether you're heading to the lake or gearing up for a day at the carnival, this patriotic pop tart will be the perfect way to start your celebration.
To make this simple breakfast you only need a few staple pantry items and a sheet of puff pastry. It's a simple and fun way to celebrate the festive summer season. You could make it for all kinds of celebrations too.
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Ingredients
- Puff pastry- this is in the freezer section. You'll use one sheet to make 3 toaster strudels.
- Jam in flavor of choice, I used strawberry since I wanted a patriotic stars and stripes look.
- Egg and milk for egg wash.
- Powdered sugar for the glaze.
- Sprinkles
Directions
- Thaw your pastry puff following the packaging instructions.
- Cut into 6 rectangles and line on your baking sheet.
- Make your egg wash by combining a splash of milk with an egg. Brush or spoon on the egg wash to the tops of 3 of the pastry puff rectangles.
- Using a knife, cut slits into the pastry puff shell that has the egg wash on it.
- Using a fork, make little indentations for the 'stars'. You'll fill with sprinkles but this gives you an idea of where to place them. You don't have to do this part but I found it helpful.
- Add jam to the bottom layer that does not have the egg wash on it.
- Stack the top of your toaster strudel or poptart onto the bottom piece of pastry puff.
Next, using a fork, close the toaster strudel but gently pressing down. If its stick add a bit a flour to the fork.
Then, bake for 18-20 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Make your icing by combining water and powdered sugar and a bit of vanilla. Drizzle over the top of the toaster strudel along the lines of the flag. Add sprinkles as the stars.
📖 Recipe
Puff Pastry Pop Tart- a Patriotic Toaster Strudel
Equipment
- 1 knife
- 1 fork
- 1 baking sheet
Ingredients
- 1 sheet Puff pastry- this is in the freezer section. this is in the freezer section. You'll use one sheet to make 3 toaster strudels.
- 3 tablespoon Jam in flavor of choice, I used strawberry since I wanted a patriotic stars and stripes look.
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoon water to mix with powdered sugar to create glaze.
- sprinkles for decorating.
Instructions
- Thaw your pastry puff following the packaging instructions.
- Cut into 6 rectangles and line on your baking sheet.
- Make your egg wash by combining a splash of milk with an egg. Brush or spoon on the egg wash to the tops of 3 of the pastry puff rectangles.
- Using a knife, cut slits into the pastry puff shell that has the egg wash on it. Using a fork, make little indentations for the 'stars'. You'll fill with sprinkles but this gives you an idea of where to place them. You don't have to do this part but I found it helpful.
- Add jam to the bottom layer that does not have the egg wash on it.
- Stack the top of your toaster strudel or poptart onto the bottom piece of pastry puff.
- Next, using a fork, close the toaster strudel but gently pressing down. If its stick add a bit a flour to the fork.
- Then, bake for 18-20 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Make your icing by combining water and powdered sugar and a bit of vanilla. Drizzle over the top of the toaster strudel along the lines of the flag. Add sprinkles as the stars.
Claire says
This was easy and tastes great!
Elsie larson says
Great idea!!!