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Easy Gluten Free Strawberry Pop Tart recipe

Gluten Free Strawberry Pop Tart


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  • Author: Helen Lois
  • Total Time: 70
  • Yield: 12 mini tarts 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These Gluten Free Strawberry Pop-Tart Mini Tarts are a fun, nostalgic twist on the classic breakfast treat. Baked in a muffin tin, they feature a flaky, buttery gluten-free crust filled with sweet strawberry preserves and topped with a crackly vanilla glaze and sprinkles. They are easier to assemble than hand pies and make the perfect grab-and-go snack.


Ingredients

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— The Crust —

2 1/2 cups gluten free 1-to-1 flour blend (ensure it contains xanthan gum)

1 tablespoon granulated sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, very cold and cubed

1/2 cup ice water (plus more if needed)

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional, helps tenderness)

— The Filling —

3/4 cup strawberry jam or preserves (thick jam works best)

1 egg + 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)

— The Glaze —

1 cup powdered sugar

12 tablespoons milk or cream

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Rainbow sprinkles (for topping)


Instructions

1. Prepare Crust Dough: In a food processor or large bowl, mix the gluten free flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and pulse (or cut in with a pastry cutter) until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.

2. Add Liquid: Mix the apple cider vinegar into the ice water. Drizzle the liquid over the flour mixture, pulsing or stirring gently until the dough just starts to come together. If it’s too dry, add more ice water 1 teaspoon at a time.

3. Chill: Shape the dough into a disk, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 days).

4. Preheat: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a standard muffin tin lightly with non-stick spray.

5. Roll & Cut: On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to about 1/8-inch thickness. Using a round cookie cutter (approx. 3.5 inches), cut out 12 circles for the bottoms. Use a slightly smaller cutter (or the same one) to cut out 12 circles (or stars/hearts) for the tops.

6. Assemble: Press the larger dough circles into the bottom and slightly up the sides of the muffin cups. Prick the bottoms with a fork.

7. Fill: Place about 1 tablespoon of strawberry jam into the center of each tart. Brush the edges of the bottom crust with a little egg wash.

8. Top: Place the top dough circle over the jam. Press the edges gently to seal (you can use a fork to crimp if they reach high enough, or just press with fingers). Brush the tops with egg wash.

9. Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.

10. Cool: Allow the tarts to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

11. Glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth and spreadable. Spoon over the cooled tarts and immediately top with sprinkles. Let the glaze set before serving.

Notes

Cold Ingredients: Keeping the butter and water ice-cold is the secret to a flaky gluten-free crust.

Jam Choice: Use a high-quality jam or preserves that isn’t too runny. Avoid jellies that melt into liquid quickly.

Egg Wash: Don’t skip the egg wash; it gives the pastry that appetizing golden-brown color.

Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 45
  • Cook Time: 25
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 mini tart
  • Calories: 340
  • Sugar: 24
  • Sodium: 210
  • Fat: 16
  • Saturated Fat: 10
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 46
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 2
  • Cholesterol: 55