Description
Homemade Blueberry Pop Tarts are a delightful, nostalgic treat that fills your kitchen with a sweet, enchanting aroma. These flaky pastries, bursting with fresh blueberry filling and topped with glossy icing, are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create bakery-style pop tarts right at home. Get ready to indulge in a delicious adventure that brings back cherished memories!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 egg (beaten for wash)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, whisk together flour and sugar. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice water until the dough forms. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
- Make the Filling: Mix blueberries with sugar and vanilla extract in another bowl; mash lightly while leaving some whole.
- Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, divide chilled dough and roll into rectangles (3×4 inches).
- Assemble: Place rectangles on a baking sheet, spoon filling onto half, cover with another rectangle, seal edges.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush with egg wash and cut slits on top. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pop tart (75g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg