Phyllo Raspberry Pop Tarts: Layers of Phyllo Sheets filled with Raspberry Jam and topped with a sweet Vanilla Glaze.
The other day I decided to pump some gas into my car, an activity I don’t usually partake in. I ask my husband to take my car when it’s on “E”. buahahaha 🙂
Because my car eats up a whole truckload of gas, thus taking forever to fill-up, I clean the inside of the car to kill time. I’m very anxious – it’s impossible for me to just sit in the car for those few minutes.
It must have been a while since the last time I pumped gas because I could have done it 100 times over and there would still be another 100 gum wrappers to throw away! AND water bottles. and gas receipts, and napkins…
Why do I keep these receipts, anyhow?? Like, who in the world is going to ask me for my gas receipt?
Also… do you remember when you were allowed to throw garbage out the window while driving? EWWW!! Imagine someone’s chewed up gum slamming into your windshield while doing 65 mph! Could-ah killed ya!
…you should know that I laughed out loud while typing that.
So how do I tie in Phyllo Raspberry Pop Tarts into a gas-pumping story? I honestly don’t know :), but do you wanna talk about turning phyllo sheets into pop tarts?? ME, TOO!
In this house we are all about the quick-phyllo-fix meals and desserts. “We” should really say “I”, but whatever.
Appetizer: Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Cheese Cups
Dinner: Butternut-Squash and Spinach Pie
Dessert: Apple Strudel Cake
I’m tellin’ you – Phyllo sheets and I are like *THIS*.Â
Recently, my lil’ ones requested Nutella Pop Tarts for breakfast, but because I was just too lazy to go buy Nutella aaaaand roll out pie dough, I asked them to compromise. When I busted out the phyllo sheets, they were more than happy to oblige and enjoy this Mom’s new version of homemade pop tarts.
I was also itching to use up some of that delicious Farmer’s Pick Raspberry Jam by Welch’s – that stuff is SO GOOD! And it’s one of the main reasons we ended up here; Phyllo sheets + Raspberry Jam + Vanilla Glaze = Phyllo Raspberry Pop Tarts. It is my bootleg, yet awesomely delicious version of homemade pop tarts.
Got 20 minutes to spare? Make ’em!
Got Milk? Drink it with ’em!
ENJOY!
Phyllo Raspberry Pop Tarts
Ingredients
Pop Tarts
- 4 tablespoons butter , melted
- 10 phyllo sheets , divided
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
Vanilla Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 to 3 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Layer 5 pieces of Phyllo sheets on prepared baking sheet, brushing each sheet with the melted butter before adding the next.
- Brush the 5th sheet with butter and spread the raspberry jam, leaving a 1-inch empty border around the edges.
- Layer the remaining 5 Phyllo sheets, brushing each sheet with butter before adding the next.
- Brush the top layer with butter and cut the pastry into 8 rectangles. A pizza-cutter works best. DO NOT remove the pastries
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let slightly cool.
Make the glaze.
- In a small mixing bowl whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla and 2 tablespoons water; whisk until smooth and thoroughly combined. If the glaze is too thick for your liking, add 1 more tablespoon water and whisk until smooth.
- Drizzle each pop tart with vanilla glaze. Glaze will harden as it stands.
- Serve.
Ariana says
Delicious! I made these with a raspberry compote instead of jam, and a thin spreading of Nutella in the middle as well. Thanks for the recipe!
Katerina Petrovska says
NUTELLA!! Doesn’t get better than that. 😉 Very happy you enjoyed it! Thank you!! 🙂
Monica says
These look and sound easy and delicious. Can you prepare ahead of time and cook hours later? Like the night before?
Katerina Petrovska says
Hi Monica! No, unfortunately phyllo sheets are very delicate and you have to work with them right away.
Dawn says
How many calories in each. And how can I store even just temporary.
Katerina Petrovska says
Hi Dawn! I’ve updated the recipe with the needed nutritional info.
In as far as storing, because of the filling, these will not stay crispy if say you store them in the fridge. However, you can leave them on the counter for a bit, and if they are no longer crispy, you should be able to crisp it back by popping it in the oven for a few minutes before serving. I hope that helps! Have a great weekend ahead!
Leslie says
Yum! These look absolutely amazing! I’m a new follower through Bloglovin & Face. I can’t wait to see what’s next. Yum!
Mar says
Hi Katerina
Thank you for sharing your recipes.
The Raspberry Pop-tarts look so good and easy…I can’t wait to make them
I found your web blog off of Pinterest
I have pinned them to my page for others to enjoy
I will be back to look at more of your recipes !!!!
thanks again – happy baking & pinning
Mar
Emily says
Can you freeze these?
Katerina Petrovska says
HI Emily! I have never tried freezing these, but I can tell you that if you do freeze them, the phyllo will be soggy when thawed out. These are best when served immediately after baking. Hope that helps!
Shawna says
Just wondering, won’t the foil tear when you cut the phyllo into 8 with the pizza cutter? That would be my luck!
Katerina Petrovska says
Hi Shawna!
Possibly! 🙂 I think if it does happen, you can just peel it off… shouldn’t be a problem. You can also use parchment paper instead of foil.
Jennifer Stewart says
Can’t wait to make these for my small child! He loves pop tarts but I hate all the fake stuff.
Great blog!
marti says
OK…I have a problem with the comment about being “allowed” to throw garbage out a car window….it was NEVER allowed or considered acceptable, just some people with no common sense had to be fined to teach them NOT to do it!
Katerina Petrovska says
“Allowed” as in you weren’t pulled over because of it, nor were you fined for doing it. It should have never been done, of course, but some people didn’t know otherwise. Sooo, what do you think about my pop tarts? 😀
Jaclyn says
These look met in your mouth AMAZING! And yes, great minds think alike :).
Heather @ French Press says
these kick ass Kate! who would ever eat those tings out of a box again after looking at these beauties
dina says
it looks delicious!
marcie says
These look absolutely amazing — and I love that you used phyllo dough!
Megan {Country Cleaver} says
Phyllo is so versatile!! These look positively scrumptious!
Valerie says
Ah, scrumptious!! Perfect for a lazy Saturday morning.
I cannot stand the tedious process of acquiring gas; at least we no longer need to interact with people. (Thank goodness for pay-at-the-pump.) 😀
Julie @ Lovely Little Kitchen says
Oh these are making me so hungry! What a great idea, thanks for sharing!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
Well aren’t these just the prettiest little things! Love that vanilla glaze!
Matt Robinson says
Sounds just like my car! How do kids produce that much trash?? So my 13 year old Blake is a pop tart addict, he would love these. Can’t wait to make them for him sometime soon!
Norma | Allspice and Nutmeg says
Now that’s a pop tart! Love it.
A_Boleyn says
I love phyllo and this is a great use that I never imagined. I must try it the next time I buy a package.
Jennifer Farley says
Just perfect.
Kristine @ Kristine's Kitchen says
Katerina, these look amazing! I so wish I had one right now! Such a brilliant use of phyllo!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
Now that is a pop tart my friend! The phyllo is genius.
How to Philosophize with Cake says
Those look amazing! I can imagine the buttery texture the phyllo would offer. Much better than the original pop tart. 🙂
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
Just awesome & so creative and a zillion times better than the real thing! Pinned!