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Mini Strawberry Vegan Pop Tarts

These cute and flaky mini pop tarts filled with bright strawberry jam are a perfect vegan treat for Valentine's Day.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: Baked Goods, Vegan
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Keep the flour cold for the best texture.
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup cold vegan butter Ensure it is very cold for a flaky crust.
  • 4-5 tbsp cold water Add enough to form a dough.
For the filling
  • 1 cup chopped strawberries Fresh strawberries work best.
  • 2-3 tbsp sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tsp lemon juice Enhances the flavor of the strawberries.
For the glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp plant milk Add more if needed for consistency.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and salt.
  2. Cut in the cold vegan butter until the mixture resembles small crumbs.
  3. Add cold water a tablespoon at a time until dough forms.
  4. Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
Make the filling
  1. In a small pan over medium heat, cook the chopped strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
  2. Mash and cook until thick, about 8 minutes, then cool.
Assemble
  1. Roll the chilled dough on a floured surface and cut into rectangles (about 3x2 inches).
  2. Spoon a small amount of cooled strawberry filling onto half of the rectangles, leaving a border.
  3. Brush the edges with water, then top with the remaining rectangles. Press edges with a fork to seal.
  4. Chill assembled pop tarts in the fridge for 10 minutes.
Bake
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Place the pop tarts on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes, until light golden.
  3. Let cool on a wire rack.
Glaze
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and plant milk until smooth.
  2. Drizzle over the cooled pop tarts and decorate with tiny heart sprinkles if desired.

Notes

For best results, keep all ingredients cold and chill the formed pop tarts before baking. They can be packed as gifts or served with drinks.