1-Getting Started with the Crust: First, combine 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar, and ½ teaspoon table salt in a food processor. Add 1 cup cubed and very cold unsalted butter, then pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Next, add ½ cup sour cream and pulse until the dough clings together. For more on creating a perfect base, check out our easy baking recipes for additional tips. Form the dough into a disk and chill it for 30-60 minutes to make it easier to work with.

2-Preparing the Filling: While the dough chills, whisk ¼ cup granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons cornstarch in a saucepan. Stir in 8 oz quartered strawberries and 2 teaspoons lemon juice, then cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the berries soften and release their juice. Mash the berries and continue cooking until the mixture thickens like jelly. Remove from heat and mix in ½ Tablespoon butter, then let it cool completely for a vibrant, homemade strawberry pop tarts filling.

3-Assembling and Baking: Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk 1 large egg with 1 teaspoon water to make the egg wash. Roll out the chilled dough to about ⅛-¼ inch thick and cut it into 2.5×4 inch rectangles. Place one rectangle on the baking sheet, brush the edges with egg wash, and add 1 rounded tablespoon of filling in the center. Top with another rectangle, crimp the edges with a fork to seal, and brush thediscord top with egg wash. Poke a few steam holes with a toothpick, then bake for 15-17 minutes until golden brown. Let them cool completely on the sheet before adding glaze.

4-Adding the Glaze: Once cooled, whisk 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, 1 Tablespoon milk, 1 Tablespoon light corn syrup, and ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more milk if needed for a thinner glaze or more powdered sugar for a thicker one. Drizzle over the pop tarts and add sprinkles if desired, then allow the icing to harden. This step-by-step process typically takes about 1 hour prep time and 15 minutes cook time, yielding around 10 pop tarts that are just as good as your favorite sweet strawberry pop tarts for breakfast.