I've taken a few photos for you for reference to make sure you can recreate this recipe with success.įold the rolled out dough in thirds like a business letter.ĭon't overfill the pie crust so that you can seal the edges.Ĭompletely seal the edges and prick the tops a few times to prevent the filling from leaking and the crust from breaking during baking. Also, be sure to pierce the tops a few times so the steam can escape without breaking the pie crust.
Seal the edges completely, otherwise the filling will run out during baking. Do not overfill the dough with the filling, otherwise the edges will be difficult to seal. You want pea-sized butter flakes in the dough for an ultra flaky texture. Use cold butter for the pie crust and don't overwork the dough. Cook the strawberry jam until it thickens, otherwise the filling will be runny. Reheating for 10-20 seconds in the microwave works fine but keep in mind that the chocolate will melt a little due to the heat. Then wrap in plastic wrap, place in freezer bags and freeze for up to 2 months. Freezing after baking - You can freeze the baked hand pies by flash freezing them for 1 hour. Then bake and glaze according to the directions. Then wrap in plastic wrap and place in freezer bags for up to 2 months. Freezing before baking - Prepare the pop tarts as described and place in the freezer for 1 hour. However, I don't recommend storing the already assembled pop tarts in the fridge overnight as the pie crust will get soggy and the filling will leak. You can prepare the pie crust and filling in advance and store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. You can even brush them lightly with butter after baking and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. However, you can use any chocolate glaze or sugar icing that you like. I kept it simple and only used melted chocolate with a little oil so it wouldn't harden after cooling. The strawberries in this filling can also be replaced with blueberries, blackberries, cherries, raspberries or peaches. I decided to make my own strawberry filling, but you can use store-bought strawberry jam or any flavor you like. You can choose what you like best, and it doesn't matter whether you use homemade or store-bought dough. 
Yes, this recipe works great with pie crust and puff pastry. What more could you want in a dessert?Ĭan I use puff pastry instead of pie crust? Texture - These hand pies tick all boxes.Flavor - The combination of strawberry and chocolate with notes of butter is hard to beat, right?.Just replace the filling or glaze as you like.
#Chocolate poptart how to#
Customizable - Once you know how to make pop tarts, you can create any flavor combinations.Can I use puff pastry instead of pie crust?.You only need a few ingredients! By the way, have you tried my mini apple caramel pies? Jump to: These delicious hand pies are perfect for any occasion and a great way to surprise your darling with something special. Learn how to make your own pop tarts with pie crust! The buttery, flaky pie crust is filled with homemade strawberry jam and covered with a velvety chocolate glaze.
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