Sweet Potato Pop Tarts
Sweet Potato Pop Tarts are a flaky, buttery treat filled with spiced sweet potato goodness and topped with a luscious sweet potato glaze. Made with store-bought puff pastry, these pop tarts are quick and easy to prepare—perfect for a cozy breakfast or an indulgent fall dessert!
Ingredients
For the Pop Tarts
- 2 sheets puff pastry each 9x12 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 (3x4 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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