Strawberry "Pop-Tarts"

Vegetarian
Health score
5%
Strawberry "Pop-Tarts"
45 min.
8
480kcal

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If you're looking for a delightful way to elevate your morning routine, look no further than these homemade Strawberry "Pop-Tarts." This vegetarian treat is not just a nod to the nostalgic flavors of your childhood but a fresh take packed with real strawberry goodness. With a crispy, buttery crust enveloping a luscious strawberry preserve filling, these pastries are perfect for breakfast or brunch gatherings, promising to awaken your taste buds with each bite.

Preparing these Strawberry "Pop-Tarts" is a rewarding experience that allows you to infuse your love for cooking into every step. With just a handful of ingredients, including organic homemade preserves, you can create a delightful pastry that rivals store-bought versions. Imagine the joy of pulling warm, golden tarts from the oven, their sweet aroma inviting everyone to the table.

What's more, these individual tarts are incredibly customizable; not only can you enjoy them fresh from the oven, but you can also make them ahead of time, freezing them for a satisfying snack whenever the craving strikes. Each serving clocks in at 480 calories, making them a heartwarming indulgence that doesn't compromise your dietary goals. So, gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to treat yourself and your loved ones to a deliciously homemade breakfast experience that is sure to become a cherished favorite.

Ingredients

  • cups all purpose flour plus additional for shaping and rolling
  • teaspoon coarse kosher salt 
  • tablespoons ice water 
  • servings powdered sugar 
  • servings strawberries fresh
  • 12 tablespoons strawberry preserves organic homemade (preferably )
  • teaspoon sugar 
  • cup butter unsalted chilled cut into 1/2-inch cubes (2 sticks)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Whisk 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons flour, coarsesalt, and sugar in large bowl.
  2. Add butter.Using fingertips or back of fork, blend inbutter until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  3. Add ice water by tablespoonfuls, tossinguntil moist clumps form. Gather dough intoball. Divide in half; shape each half into disk.Wrap in plastic. Chill at least 1 hour.
  4. Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets withparchment. Working with 1 disk at a time,roll out dough on floured surface to about13x11 inches. Trim to 12x10-inch rectangle,then cut into eight 5x3-inch rectangles.
  5. Arrange 4 rectangles, spaced apart,on each sheet. Spoon 1 1/2 tablespoonspreserves in row down center of eachrectangle. Top preserves with seconddough rectangle. Using fingertips, gentlypress all edges of each tart to seal; pressall edges with tines of fork to double-seal.Using toothpick, poke a few holes in centerof top dough rectangle. Cover; freeze tartson sheets at least 2 hours and up to 1 week.
  6. Position 1 rack in top third and 1 rackin bottom third of oven and preheat to375°F.
  7. Bake frozen tarts uncovered untilgolden, reversing sheets after 15 minutes,25 to 30 minutes total (some preserves mayleak out). Immediately transfer tarts to rack.Sift powdered sugar lightly over.
  8. Serve warmor at room temperature with fresh berries.
  9. Per serving:383.3 kcal calories,
  10. 7 % calories from fat, 22.0 g fat,
  11. 0 g saturated fat,
  12. 0 mg cholesterol,
  13. 4 g carbohydrates,
  14. 6 g total sugars,
  15. 9 g net carbohydrates,
  16. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories480kcal
Protein3.72%
Fat43.81%
Carbs52.47%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.01
Glycemic Load
32.06
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
14.324347716311%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
2.42mg
Petunidin
0.16mg
Delphinidin
0.45mg
Malvidin
0.01mg
Pelargonidin
35.78mg
Peonidin
0.07mg
Catechin
4.48mg
Epigallocatechin
1.12mg
Epicatechin
0.6mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.22mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.16mg
Naringenin
0.37mg
Kaempferol
0.72mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
1.6mg
Gallocatechin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:479.72kcal
23.99%
Fat:23.78g
36.58%
Saturated Fat:14.65g
91.55%
Carbohydrates:64.08g
21.36%
Net Carbohydrates:60.02g
21.83%
Sugar:30.02g
33.35%
Cholesterol:61.01mg
20.34%
Sodium:306.01mg
13.3%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.55g
9.09%
Vitamin C:87.31mg
105.83%
Manganese:0.78mg
39.16%
Folate:95.9µg
23.97%
Vitamin B1:0.29mg
19.07%
Selenium:12.11µg
17.29%
Fiber:4.05g
16.22%
Vitamin A:726.37IU
14.53%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
12.95%
Iron:2.2mg
12.23%
Vitamin B3:2.42mg
12.12%
Potassium:283.9mg
8.11%
Phosphorus:80.82mg
8.08%
Vitamin E:1.13mg
7.54%
Copper:0.15mg
7.53%
Magnesium:27.44mg
6.86%
Vitamin K:5.25µg
5%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.41%
Calcium:41.03mg
4.1%
Vitamin B5:0.35mg
3.54%
Zinc:0.47mg
3.11%
Vitamin D:0.43µg
2.84%
Source:Epicurious