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Embracing the inner-child in us all today with this Giant Frosted Strawberry Pop-Tart. One big strawberry homemade pastry made with whole wheat pie dough, double the strawberry jam, and sweet frosting that mimics the classic (but is actually so much better). This giant tart is bursting with freshness, is perfectly sweet, and ever so flaky…every bite is delicious and fun!
I finally get to share this recipe with you all. It’s one of those recipes that I’ve been so excited about since the day I made it. These pop-tarts are so fun, just looking through the photos makes me happy!
Pop-tarts remind me of my childhood days, though my preferred pop-tarts were the chocolate fudge. But there’s something classic about the frosted strawberry pop-tart.
What was your favorite pop tart growing up?
The reason behind this recipe is actually pretty simple. It was a dreary day and I just wanted to create something really fun, and really freaking easy. I had a string of unsuccessful recipes. Therefore, I wanted to make a sweet treat that I knew I could nail the flavors on and have fun with at the same time.
I was feeling a retro-style recipe because those are always the most exciting for me to create. I’ve made brown sugar pop-tarts and chocolate fudge pop-tarts, but never a classic strawberry pop-tart.
Since I wanted the recipe to be EASY I made one giant tart. And you know, I think it’s even more fun (and special) than individual tarts.
Here are the details
I always begin with the pastry dough, which is basic. I love using a mix of whole wheat and all-purpose flours to give the dough a hearty taste and texture. It’s perfect when baked up with fresh berry jam.
I also like to make an all-butter dough, which makes it flaky and delicious!
And for the jam? Store-bought all the way! Sometimes you just need to keep things as simple and straightforward as possible. There are so many yummy strawberry jams, so I knew that using store-bought was the perfect shortcut for this recipe! I love using the Bonne Maman preserves.
Since we don’t love anything overly sweet, I decided to keep the glaze on the simple side. I just used a little powdered sugar and lots of vanilla. Then I generously frosted the fresh-baked tart. Once you’ve spread on the glaze, you can have fun decorating!
I randomly had the cutest strawberry sprinkles, which were a dream come true for this recipe! So cute and I didn’t need to use a ton of them either, which I liked.
Decorate how you please! Or have your kids do it, they’ll have so much fun!
Buttery, sweet, berry-filled, creamy, and honestly, it’s going to put you in a happy mood.
As I said, this giant tart takes me back to being a kid. There’s nothing I love more than being a kid again. Especially in these late spring and summertime months. So go live out your inner child with these pop-tarts!
Looking for other homemade versions of childhood favorites? Try some of these.
Healthier Homemade Somoas Cookies
Homemade Chocolate Fudge Pop Tarts
Lastly, if you make these Giant Frosted Strawberry Pop-Tart, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!x
Giant Frosted Strawberry Pop Tart
Servings: 9 pop tarts
Calories Per Serving: 814 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cup white whole wheat flour
- 2 sticks (1 cup) cold salted butter, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 egg beaten, for brushing
- 1 jar (13-16 ounces) strawberry jam/preserves
Frosting
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3-6 tablespoons hot milk
- fun sprinkles
Instructions
- 1. To make the dough. In a bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, flour, and salt. Add the butter and toss with the flour until the mix clumps together. Add 1/4-1/3 cup cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough forms a ball. Or use a food processor. 2. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and divide in half. Roll each half out into a 1/4-inch thick rectangle, about 8×16 inches. Transfer 1 sheet to a parchment-lined baking sheet and evenly spread on the jam, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge. Lay the other half of the dough over the filling and seal the edges by crimping with the back of a fork. Cover the baking sheets and place in the fridge for 1 hour or in the freezer for 20 minutes.5. Preheat the oven to 400° F. Brush the pop-tart with the beaten egg and bake for 30-35 minutes, until the crust is golden brown. Let cool.6. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together the powder sugar, vanilla, and 2 tablespoons hot milk, adding the milk to thin the frosting as desired. Spread the frosting over the pop-tart. Let the frosting set a few minutes, then decorate with sprinkles. Let sit 1 hour or overnight to allow the frosting to dry. Cut the tart into 9 rectangles. Serve or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.
My 10yo son and I made this and it was a hit. We’ll repeat this one for sure. Not too difficult, fun to make and decorate, and delicious!
Hey Liz,
Thanks so much for your comment! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks so much for making it! xTieghan
Been loving this blog in the recent months since I discovered it! I knew I needed to try these for sure. My husband and I made them and they were *not gorgeous* but they tasted awesome. Mostly we manhandled the dough and it was a little rough during this first go. Loved Strawberry PopTarts as a kid and these were great for that. We’re going to add even more vanilla to the icing next time. Probably going to make them again in a week!
Hi Taylor,
Fantastic!! Thanks a lot for trying this recipe out and sharing your feedback, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! xxT
This was AMAZING! Make sure to use a good strawberry jam for best taste!
Hi Krista,
Love to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks for making it and sharing your feedback! ??xTieghan
I’m sure it was user error but I had a really hard time with the dough. It completely crumbled and fell apart on me. Luckily I was able to salvage one half of the dough and roll it out but had a bit of a hard time with it.
Hi Lina,
Thanks for giving the recipe a try, sorry to hear you had some issues with the dough. Was there anything you may have adjusted? Let me know how I can help! xx
Does the dough hold up if you make it the night before and store in saran wrap and sit in the fridge?
Hey Cybrina,
Totally, that would be just fine for you to do! Please let me know if you give this recipe a try, I hope you love it! xxTieghan
My frosting was not white perhaps due to vanilla?
Hi Janice,
Thanks for giving the recipe a try, did you need to use more powdered sugar? It’s hard for me to say without actually seeing it! Let me know! xT
My frosting wasn’t either. My vanilla extract is not clear and the frosting was an unappealing color. I dumped it and made another batch with the clear almond extract that I had.
Much prettier!
Hi Jonie,
Thanks for giving the recipe a try and sharing your feedback! Maybe it’s the brand of vanilla extract making it such dark color, so interesting! Thanks for sharing what worked well for you! xTieghan
AMAZING! I made them into individual pop tarts and they are so so so so good! The jam is good on toast/pancakes/waffles too 🙂 Thanks, T!
Hey Sheila,
Happy Sunday! Thanks so much for making this recipe and sharing your feedback!! Love to hear that it was a winner:) xxT
It looks like you docked the top layer but I don’t see that in the recipe steps. Did you dock the bottom layer too?
Hi Rebecca,
It is not necessary for this recipe:) Please let me know if you have any other questions, I hope you love the recipe! xTieghan
I liked the heartier crust and the concept was fun but the jam and the glaze is was too much together. Kind of sickeningly sweet. Also, I halved the glaze and ended up using only half of that (so a quarter of the glaze recipe).
Hi Karin,
Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try and sharing your feedback:) Have a great weekend! xTieghan
Can you use all white flour!
Hi Maureen,
Yes, that will work for you to do! I hope this recipe turns out amazing for you, let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
Do you wait for the tart to cool before adding the frosting?
Hi Mariah,
Yes, in step 5, let the pop-tart cool:) Please let me know how the recipe turns out, I hope you love it! xx
It was very delicious and the frosting was sooooo! good!
My boys helped me make this and they loved it! We didn’t get the dough quite right, but it was still really yummy!
So glad you were all able to make the recipe together:)
Hey Lindsay,
Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try, I am thrilled to hear that it was enjoyed, we appreciate the feedback! xTieghan
Where did you find such fun strawberry sprinkles? ❤️ Thanks
Hi Robyn,
Here is the link for the sprinkles:
https://shopstyle.it/l/bHewy
Please let me know if you have any other questions! xx
Your nutritional information is wildly inaccurate. The total calories shown in the label are less than the butter and flour in this recipe combined. Please fix – thank you
Hi Mary,
Thanks for your comment. The calories are based per serving, which there are 9 servings in this pop tart:) I hope this makes sense! xTieghan
OMG. I know what I’m doing tomorrow!
I hope you love the recipe Sarah!!