Description
Sweet nostalgia meets gourmet delight in this Strawberry Pop-Tart Pie, blending childhood memories with sophisticated dessert craft. Crisp pastry crusts, luscious strawberry filling, and a playful crumble topping invite you to savor a whimsical twist on classic comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
- 2 rounds homemade or store-bought pie dough
Strawberry Filling:
- 2 cups (473 ml) fresh or frozen strawberries (chopped)
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
Glaze and Egg Wash:
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) milk (for egg wash)
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) milk
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract
Toppings:
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Gently unfurl the first pastry round and carefully drape it into a 9-inch pie plate, ensuring smooth contact with the bottom and sides of the dish.
- Transfer the lined pie dish to the refrigerator to allow the dough to relax and firm up while assembling the remaining components.
- Create a vibrant filling by thoroughly combining crushed strawberry Pop-Tarts with fresh strawberries, creating a unique texture and intense fruity flavor profile.
- Delicately mix in granulated sugar, cornstarch, and a hint of vanilla extract to enhance the filling’s sweetness and binding properties.
- Remove the chilled pie crust from the refrigerator and generously spread the Pop-Tart strawberry mixture across the bottom layer, ensuring even distribution.
- Carefully layer the second pastry round over the filling, using a decorative crimping technique to seal the edges and create an appealing presentation.
- Cut precise venting slits across the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking and prevent potential filling overflow.
- Brush the entire surface with an egg wash to promote a golden, glossy finish and sprinkle with coarse sugar for added texture and visual appeal.
- Position the pie in a preheated oven and bake until the crust transforms into a rich, amber color and the filling begins to bubble enticingly through the vents.
- Allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack, enabling the filling to set and intensify in flavor before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Prevent sogginess by lightly dusting the bottom crust with flour before adding filling, which creates a protective barrier against moisture.
- Crush strawberry Pop-Tarts into small pieces to distribute evenly throughout the pie for consistent sweet-tart flavor in every bite.
- For a decorative top crust, consider cutting Pop-Tart pieces into fun shapes or creating a lattice design to showcase the colorful filling.
- Enhance the pie’s texture by adding a sprinkle of turbinado sugar on top of the crust for a delightful crunch and golden shimmer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg