PB&J Pop Tarts
Flaky, buttery pastry filled with creamy peanut butter and sweet strawberry jam—these homemade pop tarts beat the store-bought version every time.
4
servings20
minutes30
minutes350
kcal50
minutesIngredients
1.5 cups all-purpose flour
0.5 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
0.25 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons ice water
0.5 cup peanut butter
0.5 cup strawberry jam
1 egg beaten
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add cubed cold butter and use a pastry cutter to mix until crumbly.
- Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until dough begins to hold together. Do not overmix.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to ensure it is chilled properly before rolling out.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface into an even thin rectangle.
- Cut the rolled-out dough into eight equal rectangles with a sharp knife or pastry wheel, for forming the pop tarts.
- Spread peanut butter on half of the rectangles, leaving a small border around the edges to help seal them.
- Spread strawberry jam on top of the peanut butter, maintaining the border to avoid the filling oozing out during baking.
- Brush the edges of the filled rectangles with the beaten egg, then top with the remaining rectangles. Press edges with a fork.
- Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Allow the pop tarts to cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before serving or enjoying warm.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 350kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
Rediscover a breakfast favorite with these Homemade PB&J Pop Tarts that prove everything is better when made from scratch. The tender, flaky pastry shatters at first bite, revealing a warm center of creamy peanut butter and sweet strawberry jam. They’re perfect for weekend mornings when you have a little extra time, meal prep for busy weekdays, or anytime you want to treat yourself to something that tastes like childhood but with grown-up quality.
