Strawberry Pop Tart Dupe Recipe That Tastes Even Better
Craving that iconic strawberry Pop-Tart flavor without the store-bought price tag? This homemade strawberry pastry recipe delivers all the nostalgic sweetness you love-with a fresh, from-scratch twist! Flaky, buttery crust wraps around a luscious strawberry filling that’s bursting with real fruit and bright lemon zest. Whether you’re looking to impress at brunch or simply treat yourself to a cozy morning indulgence, these golden, hand-held pastries are easier to make than you’d think-and taste even better than the original. Get ready to fall in love with your new favorite Pop-Tart dupe!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cold diced butter
- 4 Tbs. sugar
- 12 tsp. salt
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup white grape juice
- 2 Tbs. cornstarch
- 2 cups trimmed, chopped strawberries
- 1 tsp. lemon zest
- Sparkling sugar (optional)
Instructions
Combine flour, butter, 1 Tbs. sugar, salt and 1 egg in food processor. Pulse until butter is pea size. Continue to pulse, adding cold water by the tablespoon, until dough starts to come together (about 6–8 tablespoons). Remove dough; shape into two disks. Chill 2 hrs.
Heat oven to 400oF. In bowl, beat remaining egg with 2 Tbs. water. In small saucepot over medium heat, combine juice, cornstarch, 3 Tbs. sugar, berries and lemon zest. Bring to boil; reduce heat and cook 1 min. or until fruit has softened and syrup has thickened. Remove from heat; cool to room temp.
Roll one dough disk to 16"x8" rectangle. Cut into eight 4"x4" squares. Place 1/4 cup filling in center of 4 squares. Brush edges with beaten egg. Top with second dough square; crimp edges with fork. Brush pies with remaining egg wash; cut a few small slits in dough and if desired, sprinkle with sparkling sugar. Repeat with second dough disk and remaining filling. Place on parchment lined baking sheets. Bake 20 min. or until golden brown.
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This story was originally published May 29, 2026 at 5:30 PM.