Homemade Strawberry Matcha Pop-Tarts

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Cooking Temp: 375  F
Description

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:
  • 2.5 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 sticks butter, cold and cubed
  • 0.5 cups ice water
    • Pop-Tart Filling and Toppings
  • 1 tbs Strawberry Jam (per pastry)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp culinary grade matcha
  • 1 tbs milk
  • Sprinkles for topping
Instructions
    Pie Dough Directions:
  1. 1

    Add all ingredients except for ice water to a food processor. Pulse until butter is broken into pea size chunks

  2. 2

    Slowly add ice water until the dough comes together in a ball.

  3. 3

    Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour before rolling out.

    4. Directions:
  4. 4

    Roll pie dough into a large, ⅛ inch rectangle. Cut into smaller, 3x4 inch rectangles.

  5. 5

    Place pie dough rectangles onto a sheet tray.

  6. 6

    Add dollops of jam to the centers of one of the rectangles.

  7. 7

    Place an additional dough rectangle on top and seal the edges with a fork.

  8. 8

    Using a fork, poke holes on top of dough.

  9. 9

    Bake in the oven at 375° for 15-20 minutes.

  10. 10

    In a small bowl combine sugar, milk, and matcha.

  11. 11

    Drizzle icing on top of cooled Pop-Tarts and add sprinkles.

Keywords: poptart, homemade, macha, strawberry

Read it online: https://kelseydeleshaw.com/recipe/homemade-strawberry-matcha-pop-tarts/
Kelsey Deleshaw
Chef

Hey I'm Kelsey! Born and raised in Atlanta, I’ve been cooking since I was three, what started as a childhood passion has grown into a lifelong love of creativity, travel, and bringing people together through food. A CIA-trained baker and proud vegetarian, I’m inspired by flavors from all 50 states and the memories made around the table.