Pumpkin Pie Pop Tarts Recipe
Treat yourself to a slice of nostalgia with our delicious and easy-to-make Pumpkin Pie Pop Tarts recipe.
Prep Time50 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Desserts
Keyword: pumpkin pie poptarts
Servings: 12
Calories: 297kcal
- 2 sheet puff pastry thawed out to room temperature
- 1 egg lightly beaten
For the pumpkin filling:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
- 3/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- 1 pinch nutmeg or allspice
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1-1 1/2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
Preheat the oven to 400°F degrees.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, cinnamon, ginger, salt, nutmeg (or allspice) and maple syrup. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Then, set aside.
Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Aim for a thickness of about 1/8" and rectangle measurement of approximately 13-13 1/2 " x 10 1/2-11”.
Using a knife or a pastry cutter, cut the rolled-out pastry into 12 equal pieces. Each rectangle should measure roughly 2 1/2” x 3 1/2”, but they do not have to be perfectly even.
To assemble the pop tarts:
Spoon about 3/4 tablespoon of the pumpkin filling onto half of the pastry rectangles, leaving a border around the edges.
Using your fingers or a pastry brush, lightly dab or brush around the edges of each pastry rectangle with pumpkin filling.
Place a second pastry rectangle on top of each filled one. Use your fingers to gently press down the edges to seal the pop tarts.
Use a fork to crimp the edges, creating a decorative seal. You may see just a bit of filling come out as you’re doing this, but that is totally fine.
Place the pop tarts on a baking sheet lined with a silpat mat or parchment paper. Leave about 2" between each pastry on the baking sheet. You should be able to fit about 6 pastries per sheet.
Brush egg wash lightly over the top of each pop tart. This will give them a golden finish when baked.
Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove homemade pop tarts and allow them to cool on a baking rack.
To make the frosting:
While the pastry are baking: To a small bowl, add the powdered sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon and vanilla. Whisk the mixture slightly, then slowly begin adding the milk (a 1/2 tablespoon at a time). If you prefer a thicker frosting, just use 1/2 tablespoon of milk. But you want a thinner glaze, add the full 1 1/2 tablespoons of milk.
Continue whisking until there are no lumps and the frosting is smooth. Refrigerate until you are ready to use.
Once the pop tarts have cooled slightly, spread or drizzle the frosting over the top. You can use a knife, spoon, or even a piping bag to apply the frosting. Allow the frosting to set for a few minutes before serving or storing. This will give it a chance to firm up slightly.
Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 109mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 3202IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg