Cherry Tart Pops

Cherry Tart Pops

These cherry mini toaster tarts are much better than the store-bought version. You can make them as pops or make them regular-sized. The kids love these!

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 45 mins
Yield:
18 mini tarts
Servings:
18

Ingredients

  • 12 wooden pop sticks
  • 1 cup pitted tart red cherries, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 (15 ounce) package prepared pie crusts
  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk, or as needed
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon multicolored candy sprinkles

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Soak wooden pop sticks in water.

Step 2
Place the cherries into a saucepan, and stir in white sugar, cornstarch, water, and almond extract. Stirring constantly, bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, and cook until thick, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 3
On a floured surface, unroll the pie crusts, and roll each crust out to an 11-inch circle. Cut each crust into 18 rectangles about 1 1/2-inch by 2 inches.

Step 4
Place 18 squares onto the prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart, and place a wooden pop stick onto each square so that about 1 inch of the stick is on the dough rectangle. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the cherry filling into center of each dough rectangle. Top each tart with a second rectangle of dough, and crimp the edges of the little tarts with a fork. Press dough around stick to help hold the stick in place.

Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the tarts are lightly browned at the edges, 10 to 12 minutes. Allow to cool.

Step 6
Make the glaze by stirring confectioners' sugar with milk and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable (not thin). Spread a coating of glaze over each tart, and sprinkle the tarts with candy sprinkles. Allow the glaze to set for several hours before serving.

Cook’s Note:

Use a ruler to measure the mini pop rectangles, and mark the dough with a butter knife before cutting. If you prefer, make regular tarts by cutting pastry into 2×3-inch rectangles; omit sticks.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

142
Calories
7g
Fat
18g
Carbs
2g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 18
Calories 142
% Daily Value *
Total Fat7g 9%
Saturated Fat2g 9%
Cholesterol0mg 0%
Sodium113mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate18g 6%
Dietary Fiber1g 4%
Total Sugars7g
Protein2g
Vitamin C1mg 3%
Calcium4mg 0%
Iron1mg 3%
Potassium34mg 1%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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