Move over pumpkin spice—sweet potatoes are stealing the spotlight!
Fall is the perfect time for warm, cozy flavors, but let’s break away from the pumpkin spice craze with something even better: sweet potatoes! These homemade Sweet Potato Pop Tarts are buttery, flaky, and filled with a creamy, spiced sweet potato filling that screams autumn comfort.
Whether you need a quick breakfast, a dessert to impress your friends, or a treat that pairs perfectly with your coffee, these pop tarts are the answer. They’re super easy to make thanks to store-bought puff pastry, and the sweet potato glaze takes them to a whole new level of deliciousness.
Why Sweet Potatoes Deserve the Spotlight
Sweet potatoes are naturally sweet, nutritious, and versatile. Packed with Vitamin A, fiber, and a creamy texture, they make the perfect filling for these pop tarts. Plus, their flavor pairs beautifully with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, creating a filling that’s irresistibly rich and satisfying.
Step-by-Step Process
Making these Sweet Potato Pop Tarts is as simple as it is satisfying. Here’s what you’ll do:
1. Boil and mash sweet potatoes with a blend of warm spices to create the perfect filling.
2. Cut your puff pastry into neat 3×4-inch rectangles (don’t worry, I’ll walk you through it!).
3. Fill, seal, and bake until golden brown.
4. Drizzle with a sweet potato glaze for the ultimate finishing touch.
Pro Tips for Perfect Pop Tarts
• Work quickly with puff pastry: It gets soft easily, so if it starts to stick, pop it in the fridge for a few minutes.
• Don’t overfill: Too much filling can cause the pop tarts to burst open during baking.
• Make it your own: Add mini marshmallows to the filling for a sweet potato casserole twist, or sprinkle pecans on top for extra crunch.
Ready to Bake? Let’s Get Started!
Grab your ingredients, and let’s whip up a batch of these incredible Sweet Potato Pop Tarts. Check out the recipe below for all the details!
Sweet Potato Pop Tarts Recipe
Ingredients
For the Pop Tarts
• 2 sheets puff pastry (9×12 inches each)
• 1 large sweet potato (about 1 ½ cups mashed)
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• ¼ tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 egg (for egg wash)
For the Sweet Potato Glaze
• 2 tbsp mashed sweet potato
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1-2 tbsp milk (adjust for consistency)
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Sweet Potato Filling
1. Peel and dice the sweet potato. Boil until fork-tender, about 10-12 minutes.
2. Drain and mash until smooth.
3. Mix in brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and vanilla extract. Let cool.
Step 2: Cut the Puff Pastry
1. Unroll both sheets of puff pastry on a floured surface.
2. Cut each sheet into 9 rectangles (3×4 inches), for a total of 18 rectangles.
Step 3: Assemble the Pop Tarts
1. Place 9 rectangles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
2. Spoon 1-2 tablespoons of sweet potato filling onto each rectangle, leaving a border.
3. Brush water around the edges, then cover with the remaining 9 rectangles.
4. Seal edges with a fork and brush with egg wash.
Step 4: Bake
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden and puffed. Cool completely.
Step 5: Make the Glaze
1. In a bowl, whisk mashed sweet potato, powdered sugar, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla. Adjust milk for consistency.
Step 6: Glaze and Serve
1. Drizzle the glaze over cooled pop tarts.
2. Optional: Sprinkle with sprinkles, chopped pecans or cinnamon sugar.
Enjoy your Sweet Potato Pop Tarts!
If you try this recipe, share your photos on Instagram and tag me @curlycreativegirl—I’d love to see your creations.
Sweet Potato Pop Tarts
Ingredients
For the Pop Tarts
- 2 sheets puff pastry each 9×12 inches
- 1 large sweet potato about 1 ½ cups mashed
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg for egg wash
For the Sweet Potato Glaze
- 2 tbsp mashed sweet potato
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tbsp milk adjust for consistency
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Sweet Potato Filling
- Peel and dice the sweet potato. Boil until fork-tender, about 10-12 minutes.
- Drain and mash until smooth.
- Mix in brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and vanilla extract. Let cool.
Step 2: Cut the Puff Pastry
- Unroll both sheets of puff pastry on a floured surface.
- Cut each sheet into 9 rectangles (3×4 inches), for a total of 18 rectangles.
Step 3: Assemble the Pop Tarts
- Place 9 rectangles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Spoon 1-2 tablespoons of sweet potato filling onto each rectangle, leaving a border.
- Brush water around the edges, then cover with the remaining 9 rectangles.
- Seal edges with a fork and brush with egg wash.
Step 4: Bake
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden and puffed. Cool completely.
Step 5: Make the Glaze
- In a bowl, whisk mashed sweet potato, powdered sugar, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla. Adjust milk for consistency.
Step 6: Glaze and Serve
- Drizzle the glaze over cooled pop tarts.
- Optional: Sprinkle sprinkles, chopped pecans or cinnamon sugar.
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