Valentine Strawberry Pop Tarts

These homemade strawberry pop tarts are filled with jam and finished with white chocolate icing and heart sprinkles — perfect for Valentine’s Day.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Valentine's Day

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings pastries

Calories 512kcal

Author Stacey aka the Soccer Mom

Cost $12

Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Mix the flour, salt, sugar, butter and 6 Tablespoons shortening together with a fork or your hands. Add the water in increments until a smooth dough results.
Roll the dough out to 1/4" thickness and cut into 4x6" rectangles.
Spread strawberry jam onto a rectangle of dough, avoiding the edges by 1/2". Place another rectangle overtop and press the edges together with your fingers or a fork.
Place the pop tarts onto a lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Allow the pop tarts to cool completely before frosting.

Combine the candy melts and 1 TB shortening together in a small bowl and microwave in 30-second increments, stirring well in between each heating, until smooth.
Spread the candy melts onto the pop tarts and add the hearts in a card pattern while the candy melts are still wet.
Allow the candy melts to dry completely before storing or serving. Makes 4-6 pastries.

Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.

Variations

Use this base recipe with any filling (strawberry, Nutella, dulce de leche, etc.).
Change sprinkles or icing to match any theme or holiday.

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Storage

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3–4 days, or freeze for later.