Homemade Strawberry Matcha Pop-Tarts
These homemade strawberry Pop-Tarts with matcha glaze are the perfect mix of nostalgic comfort and elevated, bakery-style flair. With flaky, buttery pie dough wrapped around a sweet strawberry jam filling, each bite brings that familiar childhood favorite to life—but with a fresh, homemade twist. The real standout, though, is the matcha glaze, which adds a subtle earthy sweetness and a beautiful pop of color that makes these feel just a little more special and unique.
They’re as fun to make as they are to eat, whether you’re baking for a weekend brunch, a creative dessert, or just leaning into a little nostalgia with a homemade upgrade. Finished with a drizzle of icing and a sprinkle of toppings, they have that charming, handcrafted look that feels straight out of a bakery case. Warm, flaky, sweet, and just slightly unexpected, these Pop-Tarts are the kind of treat that brings a little joy to any moment—and once you try them, it’s hard to go back to the boxed version.
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Ingredients
Pie dough:
Pop-Tart Filling and Toppings
Instructions
Pie Dough Directions:
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Add all ingredients except for ice water to a food processor. Pulse until butter is broken into pea size chunks
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Slowly add ice water until the dough comes together in a ball.
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Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour before rolling out.
Directions:
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Roll pie dough into a large, â…› inch rectangle. Cut into smaller, 3x4 inch rectangles.
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Place pie dough rectangles onto a sheet tray.
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Add dollops of jam to the centers of one of the rectangles.
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Place an additional dough rectangle on top and seal the edges with a fork.
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Using a fork, poke holes on top of dough.
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Bake in the oven at 375° for 15-20 minutes.
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In a small bowl combine sugar, milk, and matcha.
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Drizzle icing on top of cooled Pop-Tarts and add sprinkles.
