Coffin Shaped Homemade Pop Tarts
These delightful coffin-shaped pop tarts are perfect for Halloween, easy to make, and customizable with your favorite fruit jam.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 pop tarts
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2-3 tablespoons cold water
- 1/2 cup fruit jam or filling of choice (e.g., strawberry or blueberry)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (for icing, optional)
- Food coloring (for decoration, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the chilled butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Form the dough: Gradually add cold water, a tablespoon at a time, until a dough forms. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough: On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut it into coffin shapes using a knife or a cookie cutter.
- Add the filling: Place a tablespoon of fruit jam in the center of half of the shapes, ensuring you leave a little space around the edges.
- Seal the pop tarts: Top the jam-filled shapes with the remaining dough shapes, sealing the edges with a fork to prevent the filling from leaking during baking.
- Prepare for baking: Brush the tops of the pop tarts with the egg wash for a golden finish.
- Bake: Place the pop tarts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
- Cool and decorate: Allow the pop tarts to cool slightly before decorating with powdered sugar icing and food coloring if desired.
Notes
Use cold ingredients for a flaky texture. Don’t overwork the dough and ensure edges are sealed properly.