Description
This Strawberry Pop-Tart Pie is a fun and delicious twist on the classic breakfast treat, transformed into a giant, shareable pie. Featuring a flaky homemade crust filled with sweet strawberry jam and topped with a smooth vanilla glaze and colorful rainbow sprinkles, this recipe is perfect for dessert or a special snack.
Ingredients
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For the Crust
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 4–5 tbsp ice water
For the Filling
- 1 ½ cups strawberry jam or preserves
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thicker filling)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
For the Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pink or red food coloring (optional)
- Rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Make the crust: In a bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold, cubed butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough starts to come together. Shape the dough into a flat disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to chill.
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the pie.
- Prepare the filling: In a small bowl, stir together the strawberry jam, optional cornstarch for thickening, and lemon juice to balance the sweetness and add brightness.
- Roll & fill: Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie pan. Press the dough evenly into the pan, then pour the strawberry filling over the crust and spread it out evenly.
- Bake: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the crust turns a golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely before glazing.
- Make glaze: In a bowl, whisk powdered sugar with milk, vanilla extract, and optional pink or red food coloring until the mixture is smooth and pourable. Spread this glaze evenly over the cooled pie, then decorate with rainbow sprinkles for a festive touch.
- Serve: Slice the pie and enjoy this giant Pop-Tart-inspired treat that’s perfect for sharing or indulging yourself.
Notes
- Chilling the dough helps to ensure a flaky crust by allowing the butter to rest and firm up.
- The cornstarch in the filling is optional but helps thicken the jam to prevent it from being too runny.
- Letting the pie cool completely before adding glaze prevents the topping from melting and running off.
- If preferred, substitute jam flavors to customize this pie, like raspberry or blueberry.
- For a crispier crust, bake the crust for 5-7 minutes before adding the filling, then continue the full baking time after adding jam.
