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Valentine’s Day Berry Love Pop-Tarts

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These Valentine’s Day Berry Love Pop-Tarts are a fun, heart-shaped treat filled with homemade berry chia jam and topped with a sweet berry icing. Perfect for celebrating love, they’re customizable and delicious with a little sprinkle of sweetness!

Ingredients

For the Pastry Dough:
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsalted butter, cold & cubed
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 6-8 tbsp ice water

For the Berry Chia Jam:
• 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries)
• 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

For Assembly:
• 1 egg (for egg wash)
• 1 tbsp water

For the Berry Icing:
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp berry puree (from mixed berries)
• 1 tbsp milk
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• Pink or red food coloring (optional)

For Garnish:
• Valentine’s sprinkles
• Freeze-dried berry crumbles

Instructions

  • Make the Berry Chia Jam:
    • In a saucepan over medium heat, cook the mixed berries for 5-7 minutes until they break down and become juicy.
    • Stir in honey (or maple syrup) and chia seeds, then let simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
    • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let cool completely—the jam will thicken as it cools.
  • Prepare the Dough:
    • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
    • Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
    • Add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
    • Divide dough into two discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Assemble the Pop-Tarts:
    • Roll out one dough disc on a floured surface to about ⅛-inch thick.
    • Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out an even number of heart shapes.
    • Place half of the hearts on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
    • Spoon 1 teaspoon of berry chia jam into the center of each heart.
    • Brush the edges with egg wash, then place another dough heart on top.
    • Seal the edges by pressing with a fork, then poke a few small holes on top for ventilation.
    • Brush the tops with egg wash.
  • Bake:
    • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
    • Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown.
    • Let cool completely before icing.
  • Make the Berry Icing:
    • In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, berry puree, milk, and vanilla extract.
    • Add a drop of pink or red food coloring if desired.
  • Decorate & Serve:
    • Spread berry icing over the cooled pop-tarts.
    • Sprinkle with Valentine’s sprinkles and freeze-dried berry crumbles.
    • Let the icing set for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • You can mix and match berries in the jam for different flavor combinations.
  • The dough can be made in advance and refrigerated overnight for convenience.

Nutrition

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