1. What is the easiest strawberry Pop-Tart pie recipe to try?

This version is by far one of the easiest! You only need fresh strawberries, store-bought pie crust, and a simple glaze. No fancy equipment or long prep time required—just mix, fill, bake, and frost.

2. Can I make homemade strawberry Pop-Tarts instead of a whole pie?

Yes! If you’d rather make individual tarts, roll out pie crust or puff pastry into rectangles, fill with strawberry jam or cooked strawberries, seal, and bake. These are great for snacking or packing in lunchboxes.

3. What ingredients are used in a strawberry Pop-Tart filling?

Traditional Pop-Tarts use strawberry purée with sugar and thickening agents. In this homemade version, we use fresh strawberries, sugar, salt, and cornstarch. The glaze is made with powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and colorful sprinkles.

4. Are there other dessert recipes that use Pop-Tarts?

Absolutely! You can crush Pop-Tarts into cheesecake crusts, fold them into ice cream, or layer them in trifles. They’re especially fun in no-bake desserts like parfaits or pressed into brownie batter. But the pie? That’s the star.

Strawberry Pop-Tart Pie – A Whimsical Twist on a Classic Treat

Description

A nostalgic dessert inspired by your favorite toaster treat. Flaky crust, fresh strawberries, sweet glaze, and sprinkles come together in a playful pie.

Ingredients

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5 cups sliced fresh strawberries

1/2 cup granulated sugar

Pinch of salt

1 tbsp cornstarch

2 tbsp water

2 refrigerated pie crusts (e.g., Pillsbury)

1 cup powdered sugar

2 tbsp milk

1/8 tsp vanilla extract

Rainbow sprinkles

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Instructions

1. Macerate strawberries with sugar and salt for 15 minutes.

2. Simmer the mixture for 15 minutes until juicy.

3. Whisk cornstarch and water to make slurry; stir into berries to thicken.

4. Cool filling 10 minutes; preheat oven to 375°F.

5. Grease pie pan; line with first crust.

6. Add filling, spread evenly.

7. Top with second crust, seal edges with fork, cut a vent in center.

8. Bake for 30–40 minutes until golden and bubbly.

9. Cool at least 2 hours.

10. Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over pie.

11. Top with sprinkles and let set before slicing.

Notes

You can use puff pastry for a flakier texture.

Feel free to swap strawberries for cherries or raspberries.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 290
Sugar: 23g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 15mg