Easy Heart Shaped Pop Tarts (Strawberry Hand Pies)
Flaky heart shaped pop tarts made with pie crust and strawberry preserves, topped with pink icing for an easy Valentine’s Day breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
For the Pop Tarts:
- 2 refrigerated pie crusts store-bought
- ¾ cup strawberry preserves
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
For the Icing:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 –2 tablespoons almond milk or milk of choice
- Small drop red food coloring optional
- Valentine’s Day sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the filling: In a small bowl, mix strawberry preserves, cornstarch, and water until smooth. This helps thicken the filling and prevents leaking.
- Cut the hearts: Roll out pie crust if needed. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut an even number of hearts.
- Fill: Place half the hearts on the baking sheet. Add about 1 tablespoon of filling to the center of each, leaving a small border.
- Seal: Place a second heart on top. Press edges together gently and seal with a fork. Poke small holes in the top for steam to escape.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes or until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
- Make icing: Whisk powdered sugar and almond milk until smooth. Add a tiny drop of red food coloring for pink (optional).
- Decorate: Spread icing over cooled pop tarts and add sprinkles if desired. Let icing set before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Swap strawberry preserves for raspberry, cherry, or blueberry.
- Milk choice is flexible — almond, dairy, oat, etc.
- Sprinkles are optional for a festive touch.