Description
Whipping up sheet pan Pop Tart delivers pure nostalgic breakfast comfort straight from your kitchen, with golden pastry and sweet berry filling that reminds you of childhood mornings. Crisp edges, warm jam center, and simple ingredients make this classic treat something your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (chilled)
- 1 cup jam or chocolate spread
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 6 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Mix 2 cups flour, ¼ cup sugar, and ½ tsp salt in a spacious mixing bowl. Dice your chilled 1 cup butter into small cubes and incorporate until the mixture looks like rough breadcrumbs.
- Pour 6-8 tbsp cold water gradually into the flour mixture, stirring until a cohesive dough emerges. Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Heat your oven to precisely 375°F (190°C). Lightly dust your work surface with flour and roll the chilled dough into two rectangular sheets approximately 1/8-inch thick.
- Spread 1 cup of jam or chocolate spread across one dough rectangle, maintaining a ½-inch border around the edges. Carefully position the second dough sheet overtop.
- Press your fingertips along the dough’s perimeter to create a tight seal. Trim any uneven edges with a sharp knife for a clean presentation.
- Create small diagonal vents across the pastry’s surface using a paring knife to allow steam escape. Whisk 1 egg with 1 tbsp milk and gently brush the entire surface.
- Transfer the sheet pan to the center oven rack and bake for exactly 22-25 minutes until the pastry turns a rich golden-brown color.
Notes
- Cold butter is crucial for creating a flaky, tender crust that crumbles perfectly in your mouth.
- Chilling the dough helps prevent shrinkage and maintains the pastry’s structure during baking.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free blend and add a pinch of xanthan gum.
- Experiment with different fillings like raspberry jam, Nutella, or even savory options like cheese and herb mixtures to customize your sheet pan pop tart.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Tarts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg