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.
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Weekend Brunch
PB&J Pop Tarts
Recipe by Daily Disher
Flaky, buttery pastry filled with creamy peanut butter and sweet strawberry jam—these homemade pop tarts beat the store-bought version every time.
Course: Brunch
/Cuisine: American
/Difficulty: Medium
Servings
4
Prep time
20 minutes
Cooking time
30 minutes
Calories
350 kcal
50 minutes
Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons ice water
½ cup peanut butter
½ cup strawberry jam
1 egg beaten
Directions
1.
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add cubed cold butter and use a pastry cutter to mix until crumbly.
2.
Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until dough begins to hold together. Do not overmix.
3.
Wrap dough in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to ensure it is chilled properly before rolling out.
4.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface into an even thin rectangle.
5.
Cut the rolled-out dough into eight equal rectangles with a sharp knife or pastry wheel, for forming the pop tarts.
6.
Spread peanut butter on half of the rectangles, leaving a small border around the edges to help seal them.
7.
Spread strawberry jam on top of the peanut butter, maintaining the border to avoid the filling oozing out during baking.
8.
Brush the edges of the filled rectangles with the beaten egg, then top with the remaining rectangles. Press edges with a fork.
9.
Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown and fully cooked.
10.
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 servings
Calories:
350kcal
Cholesterol:
0mg
Sodium:
620mg
Potassium:
400mg
Sugar:
0.25
Protein:
6g
Calcium:
60mg
Iron:
2mg
