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Golden brown blueberry pop tarts with purple glaze on a wire cooling rack
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Homemade Blueberry Pop Tarts

Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 320kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all -purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup ice water
  • 1 cup thick blueberry preserves
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarc h
  • 1 large eg g
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon blueberry juice

Instructions

  • Combine flour, salt, and sugar in a food processor and pulse briefly to incorporate.
  • Add chilled butter cubes and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces remaining.
  • Slowly stream in ice water while pulsing until the dough begins to mass; do not overwork.
  • Divide dough into two equal discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 60 minutes to hydrate the flour.
  • In a small bowl, whisk blueberry preserves with cornstarch to ensure filling stability during baking.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Roll out the first dough disc to a 1/8-inch thickness and cut into eight 3x4 inch rectangles.
  • Repeat the rolling and cutting process with the second dough disc.
  • Arrange eight rectangles on the baking sheet and brush the perimeter of each with an egg wash made from the egg and heavy cream.
  • Deposit 1.5 tablespoons of the blueberry mixture into the center of each rectangle.
  • Place the remaining eight rectangles on top, pressing edges with a fork to create a mechanical seal.
  • Prick the surface of each tart three times with a fork to allow steam to escape.
  • Bake for 22 to 25 minutes or until the crust reaches a light golden-brown hue.
  • Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
  • Whisk powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and blueberry juice until smooth, then spread over the cooled pastries.