Nothing says Valentine’s Day quite like a sweet homemade treat shaped like a heart! These Heart Shaped Pop Tarts with Pie Crust are filled with fruity jelly, baked until perfectly golden and flaky, then finished with a simple glaze and festive sprinkles for a bakery worthy look!
Easy Heart Shaped Pop Tarts for Valentine’s Day!
Looking for a fun and easy Valentine’s Day treat? These Heart Shaped Pop Tarts with Pie Crust are the perfect combination of flaky pastry, sweet fruit filling, and colorful icing! Made with refrigerated pie crust, they’re much simpler than traditional homemade pop tarts, making them ideal for busy mornings, Valentine’s Day brunches, classroom parties, or a festive dessert!
Whether you’re baking with kids or surprising someone special with a homemade treat, these adorable heart shaped pastries are guaranteed to bring smiles. They’re customizable with your favorite jelly flavors and decorations, so you can make each batch uniquely your own!
Why this Recipe Works:
- Use Store Bought Pie Crust for Convenience – Pre-made pie crust saves time while still creating flaky, golden pastries that taste homemade.
- Easy Enough for Beginner Bakers – With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, anyone can make these fest pastries successfully.
- Beautiful Presentation with Minimal Effort – A simple glaze and festive sprinkles transform these pastries into a memorable Valentine’s Day treat.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- 1 box Pillsbury Store Bought Pre-Made Pie Crusts – Creates a flaky, buttery pastry shell with minimal prep.
- Strawberry Jelly (Any Flavor Works!) – Adds a sweet, fruity filling. Any jam or jelly flavor works.
- 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar – Makes a smooth, sweet glaze for topping.
- 1/2 tbsp Milk – Thins the glaze to the perfect drizzling consistency.
- Valentine Sprinkles – Adds a festive pop of color and holiday charm.
How to Make Heart Shaped Pop Tarts with Store Bought Pie Crust
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Set two pre-made pie crusts out. Once they have reached room temperature, unroll one of the pie crusts and press a heart shaped cookie cutter into the crust as many times as you can.
- Transfer the hearts to the prepared baking sheet.
- Spoon the fruit spread into the centers of the hearts. Make sure it doesn’t go all the way to the edge, you’ll need room to seal the pop tarts.
- Using the heart shaped cookie cutter again, cut an equal number of hearts out of the second crust and place them over the top of the fruit spread. Seal the edges with a fork.
- Place them in the oven for 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool.
- Once cooled, make the icing by combining 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1/2 tbsp milk. You don’t want the icing too thick or too thin, so you may have to adjust so it isn’t too runny on the pop tart. To make thicker, add powdered sugar. To make thinner, add milk.
- Spoon the icing onto the center of the pop tart and gently move icing around the top, stopping just before the fork marks.
- Let sit for a minute or two, then sprinkle with Valentine sprinkles. (Note: If you add sprinkles too soon they will just sink into the icing. You want them to sit on top of the icing nicely.)
My Best Tips:
- Don’t Overfill the Pastries – A small spoonful of jelly is plenty. Too much filling can leak out during baking.
- Experiment with Fillings – Strawberry, raspberry, cherry, or mixed berry jams and jelly’s all work beautifully.
- Seal the Edges Well – Press the hearts together firmly with a fork to keep the filling inside and create the classic Pop Tart look.
- Icing Consistency Matters – Let the icing sit for a few minutes to firm up a little. Test the consistency of it before putting onto the Pop Tart by letting it drip off the spoon you stir it with first. It should be thin enough to spread, but thick enough so it doesn’t run all over.
- Add Sprinkles While the Glaze is Wet – Let the icing sit on the pop tart for a minute or two, then sprinkle with Valentine sprinkles. If you add sprinkles too soon they will just sink into the icing. You want them to sit on top of the icing nicely, but not fall off.
- Stacking – The icing will get firm, but not firm enough to stack the hearts on top of each other.
More Heart Shaped Treats for Valentine’s Day:
- Rice Krispie Valentine Hearts
- Valentine’s Day Chocolate Sugar Cookies
- Pillsbury Heart Cookie Sandwiches
- Valentine Sugar Cookies
- Heart Shaped Red Velvet Waffles
Yield: 7
Heart Shaped Pop Tarts with Pie Crust
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Heart Shaped Pop Tarts with Pie Crust are an easy Valentine's Day treat made with flaky pastry, sweet filling, and a simple glaze topped with festive sprinkles!
Prep Time
10 minutes
Bake Time
10 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 box Pillsbury Store Bought Pre-Made Pie Crusts
- Strawberry Fruit Spread
- 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1/2 tbsp Milk
- Valentine Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Set the two pre-made pie crusts out. Once they have reached room temperature, unroll one of the pie crusts and press a heart shaped cookie cutter into the crust as many times as you can.
- Transfer the hearts to the prepared baking sheet.
- Spoon the fruit spread into the centers of the hearts. Make sure it doesn't go all the way to the edge, you'll need room to seal the pop tarts.
- Using the heart shaped cookie cutter again, cut an equal number of hearts out of the second crust and place them over the top of the fruit spread. Seal the edges with a fork.
- Place them in the oven for 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool.
- Once cooled, make the icing by combining the powdered sugar and milk. You don't want the icing too thick or too thin, so you may have to adjust so it isn't too runny on the pop tart. To make thicker, add powdered sugar. To make thinner, add milk.
- Spoon the icing onto the center of the pop tart and gently move icing around the top, stopping just before the fork marks.
- Let sit for a minute or two, then sprinkle with Valentine sprinkles. (Note: If you add sprinkles too soon they will just sink into the icing. You want them to sit on top of the icing nicely.)
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
7Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 921Total Fat: 50gSaturated Fat: 16gUnsaturated Fat: 34gSodium: 818mgCarbohydrates: 107gFiber: 6gSugar: 16gProtein: 11g
The nutrition facts were automated by the Nutritionix database. Because it's done by automation, it is best practice to double check for accuracy.
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