ELEVATED PB&J POPTARTS RECIPE

PISTACHIO BUTTER & JELLY POPTARTS

makes 6 pop tarts | total time: 30-40 minutes

remember pop-tarts? that nostalgic little pocket of childhood joy? well, these elevated pb&j poptarts are like the grown-up, glow-up version you didn’t know you needed—but once you try them, there’s no going back. think buttery, flaky pastry with a hint of salt, stuffed with real-deal peanut butter and jam (none of that syrupy filler), and topped with a glossy peanut glaze that somehow makes them feel both cozy and a little bougie.

they’re sweet, but not cloying. comforting, but with just enough flair to make you feel like you did something. and they hit that unbeatable combo of salty, nutty, fruity goodness that’s just… wildly satisfying. whether you eat them warm with a coffee or sneak one cold straight from the fridge (zero shame in that game), these things deliver. they’re nostalgic in the best way—but with a serious upgrade. basically, it’s your inner child’s dream, made for your adult taste buds.

ingredients:

4-5 tbsp Pistakio OG Creamy pistachio spread
1 pack puff pastry
Smash foods strawberry or raspberry chia jam
1 egg + 1 tsp water, lightly beaten
demerara sugar for sprinkling
pulsed pistachios for sprinkling

for the glaze:

2 tbsp powdered sugar
1 heaping tbsp strawberry jam
2 tsp Pistakio pistachio spread
splash of vanilla extract
2-3 tsp cream
pinch of salt

instructions:

heat your oven to 400ºF (with convection) or 425ºF (without convection).
roll out your puff pastry and cut out an even number of hearts.
fill with ~1tsp jam, top with some Pistakio. spread around the heart leaving a border- be careful not to overfill!
brush the exposed dough with egg wash, top with another dough heart and seal.
crimp around the edges using a fork. brush the surface with the remaining egg wash, sprinkle with demerara sugar and pulsed pistachios.
bake according to package instructions or until golden. ~10-12mins
while they are in the oven, make your glaze by combining all ingredients in a bowl and whisking until smooth.
once your tarts are completely cool, top with glaze and enjoy!