Description
These Pumpkin Pie Pop Tarts are a delightful autumn treat featuring flaky pie dough filled with a spiced pumpkin puree mixture. Perfect for a seasonal breakfast or snack, these pop tarts combine the comforting flavors of pumpkin pie with a fun, handheld format that’s sure to please all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Dough
- 1 recipe pie dough (homemade or store-bought), enough to cut about 20 pumpkin shapes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat (silpat) to prevent sticking.
- Make the filling: In a small bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir until evenly mixed to create the flavorful filling.
- Prepare the dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pie dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Using a pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter, cut out approximately 20 pumpkin shapes from the dough.
- Create pumpkin faces: Using a paring knife, carefully cut out pumpkin face shapes (eyes, nose, mouth) from half of the pumpkin dough shapes to create vented tops for the tarts.
- Assemble the pop tarts: Place a whole pumpkin dough shape (without cutouts) on a floured surface. Spoon a heaping teaspoon of the pumpkin filling into the center and spread it out slightly, leaving some space near the edges. Lightly moisten the edges of the dough with a damp finger to help seal.
- Seal the tarts: Place a cut-out pumpkin dough shape on top of the filled pumpkin shape. Press the edges together lightly to seal the filling inside. Repeat this process until all dough and filling are used.
- Bake the pop tarts: Arrange the assembled tarts on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each. Bake for 18 minutes or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
- Use chilled pie dough for easier handling and better texture.
- Customize the pumpkin pie spice by adding cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, or cloves to taste.
- Ensure the edges are sealed well to prevent filling from oozing out during baking.
- Allow the pop tarts to cool slightly before serving to avoid burning from hot filling.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pop tart
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
