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Pulling out the inner kid in us all with this Giant Strawberries n’ Cream Pop Tart. Homemade strawberry jam and cream cheese swirled together and baked inside a flaky, buttery pie dough. This giant tart is bursting with freshness, has a touch of creaminess, is perfectly sweet, and ever so flaky. Drizzle the warm giant pop tart with a sweet lemony glaze to really finish it off. Every bite is roll your eyes back delicious.
This recipe feels very fitting for today. I know it’s a bit springy, but after that past few days spent in LA I’m in full-on springtime mode. A full day of down pouring rain (like hard-core rain) on Wednesday, was followed by a beautiful sunny day, and another one is forecasted for today. The rain wasn’t all that much fun, but I soaked up the sun yesterday and had an amazing photoshoot in Malibu with this beautiful girl. I can’t wait to tell you all more about it…soon! Today I’m filming a couple of videos and then it’s off to the airport to head home. Crossing my fingers for easy travel!
I debated about coming on this trip, but in the end, I am so glad I did. It’s been busy and incredibly nice to, one, get out of the kitchen, and two, get away from snowy Colorado for a quick minute. Looking forward to heading home tonight though. More on my trip in Sunday’s favorites post.
Right now, I have a giant and delicious pop tart to tell you all about.
As you’ve probably guessed, I’m currently all about brunch/breakfast recipes. Sometimes I just go through phases of wanting to cook/bake the same types of foods. When this happens, I simply try to embrace it, and then spread the recipes out over time.
So lots of brunching, Perfect for a Friday!
Now, the details. I love pop tarts. Something about them is so fun. They always brings me back to being a kid and having not a care in the world. I was really craving a sweet pastry, but not so much all the work. SO I thought, why not just make one giant pop tart. And why not add a little cream cheese into the mix too?
It just sounded too good to pass up.
The strawberry jam is my favorite. It’s a mix of fresh berries, maple syrup, vanilla, and a touch of cinnamon for warmth. Simple ingredients, but delicious. Especially when swirled with cream cheese.
Match made in heaven. Delicious.
For the dough. 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 the fresh berry jam, and the rich cream cheese.
Since I don’t love anything overly sweet, I decided to keep the glaze on the simple side. I just used a little powdered sugar, lemon, and vanilla, and then lightly drizzled it over the fresh-baked tart. Once you’ve drizzled on the glaze, just cut the tart into smaller rectangles and serve them up. This is great for brunch, but equally great as an afternoon snack or dessert.
And above all else? It’s really just so good. Buttery, sweet, berry filled, creamy, and fun. Like I said, this giant tart takes me back to being a kid. When things are a little hectic, there’s nothing I love more than being a kid again. Even if it’s just for five minutes. It all counts!
If you make this giant 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 also tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Giant Strawberry n' Cream Pop Tart.
Servings: 9
Calories Per Serving: 559 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
Berry Jam
- 3 cups roughly chopped strawberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1/2 cup real maple syrup
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch flaky sea salt
Dough
- 1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour (or use a total of 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 sticks (1 cup) cold salted butter
Filling + Glaze
- 6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. To make the berry jam. In a medium pot, bring the strawberries, raspberries, maple syrup, and lemon juice to a boil. Boil 8-10 minutes or until the mixture has thickened and becomes jam-like. Stir in the vanilla, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Let Cool.2. To make the dough. In a food processor, combine the flours and butter. Pulse until the mix clumps together to form pea size balls. Add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time until the dough comes together and forms a ball. 3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 4. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and divide the dough in half. Roll each half out into a 1/4-inch thick rectangle, about 8x16 inches. Transfer 1 rectangle to the prepared baking sheet and spread the cream cheese over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge of the dough. Layer the berry jam over the cream cheese. 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 sheet and place in the fridge for 30 minutes to 1 hour.5. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Brush the pop tart with the beaten egg and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the crust is golden brown. Let cool slightly.6. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together the powder sugar, lemon juice, vanilla and 2 tablespoons water, adding extra water to thin the glaze as desired. Drizzle the glaze over the pop tart. Cut the tart into 9 rectangles. Serve or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.
This so very much takes me back to my childhood days with strawberry jam all over my face. Of course, that was when you just opened a package of pop tarts and popped them in the toaster. But this … OHHHHHH! This is yumminess and deliciousness at its finest. What a GREAT idea. Thanks so much for sharing.
Haha that is so cite! I am so glad you like this, Linger! Thank you! xTieghan
Helllll yaaaa I love Poptarts. My sister gravitates more toward Toaster Strudel, but I bet we’ll both love this.
Thank you Victoria! xTieghan
This was so delicious!!! Coming from an adult who hasn’t had a Pop Tart in 20 years! I used a homemade jam that wasn’t set properly for the fruit layer and it worked fine.
I am so glad you tried this Brenda! Thank you so much! xTieghan
Wow, these are so beautiful! My son will love these (and so will I!). Can’t wait to try, pinned!
Thank you so much Jess! I hope you both love these! xTieghan
I’m craving all the spring treats and this pop tart is perfection!!
Thank you Laura! xTieghan
Looks delicious! Do you think I can finish steps 1-3 and then refrigerate overnight before baking? I’d love to eat them fresh out of the oven in the morning.
Hey Ashley! Yes, you can keep the unbaked tart in the fridge, then bake in the morning. That will be great! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
Strawberry is the best option to add a taste in deserts.
It is a great one! Thank you! xTieghan
Looks amazing! What if I needed to make it without strawberries? Suggestions? Thanks!
HI! You can use any berry you love in place of the strawberries. Blueberries, blackberries, and or raspberries would all be great. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
Oh goodness… I could definitely eat a few of these right now. It’s snowing outside, and I’ve hit the afternoon slump. At least it’s Friday!
Yes at least its Friday! I hope you have a great weekend, Natasha! Thank you! xTieghan
Could I use sheets of puff pastry dough for this?
HI! I am sure puff pastry will work great! Just roll each sheet out to 1/4 inch thickness or slightly thinner. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
This “pop tart” looks heavenly, but I’m confused. There isn’t a separate entry for cream cheese in the ingredient’s list except for the glaze. How much dp you spread on the dough? Is that plain cream cheese? Thanks for this recipe, which is the perfect combo of yummy breakfast and comfort food.
I am anxious to try this, but curious. Did you mean to say 3 1/2 cups of all purpose flour as an alternative to a total of 2 1/2 cups combination of whole wheat and all purpose?
Hi Joan! Yes, that is correct. recipe is all fixed. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
Teighan, you are so much fun! Who would of though of an idea of 1 giant pop tart?! Used to love them when I was teenager, but then found out how processed and unhealthy they are… so stopped doing that. But your version has fruit and whole wheat flour.. so I can totally do this for breakfast, right?! I want to make it now!!
Oh, and by the way.. you totally blew me away yesterday with Khachapuri!! I can’t believe you knew about the dish, so delicious!! I agree that travel is a must– gives you wings and so much inspiration. I want to make everything you made this week! So happy you soaked in some sunshine.
Hi Nikki! I am so glad you like this and I hope you try it!! Thank you so much! xTieghan
The flour says 2 different amounts and water amount not listed. This looks soooo delicious.
I will fix that! Thank you Charlotte! xTieghan
Your dough, you say 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour plus 1 cup all purpose, or 3 1/2 cups total all purpose, did you mean 2 1/2 wheat plus 1 all purpose for total of 3 1/2? Might want to correct that before someone makes these.
Hey Sue! So sorry about the typo. Recipe is all fixed. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan