Description
These Pumpkin Pie Pop Tarts are a festive and delicious twist on the classic fall dessert. Featuring a flaky pie dough crust filled with a sweet and spiced pumpkin puree mixture, they are perfect for Halloween or any autumn gathering. The pop tarts are cut into cute pumpkin shapes with fun jack-o’-lantern faces, baked until golden brown for a delightful handheld treat.
Ingredients
Filling
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Crust
- 1 recipe pie dough (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat mat to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Prepare the filling: In a small bowl, thoroughly combine the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth and evenly mixed. This will be your sweet, spiced pumpkin filling.
- Cut out dough shapes: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out your pie dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use a pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter to cut out around 20 pumpkin shapes. Then, take half of these and carefully use a paring knife to carve out fun pumpkin faces to create a jack-o’-lantern effect.
- Assemble the pop tarts: Place one solid pumpkin dough shape on a floured surface. Spoon a heaping teaspoon of the pumpkin filling into the center and spread it almost to the edges, leaving a border for sealing. Moisturize the edges of the dough with water by dipping your finger and running it around the perimeter. Top with a cut-out pumpkin dough shape and gently press the edges together to seal the filling inside. Repeat this process for the remaining dough shapes and filling.
- Bake the pop tarts: Arrange the assembled tarts on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 minutes, or until the crust turns a beautiful golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can use store-bought pie dough for convenience or homemade pie dough for a fresher taste.
- If you don’t have a pumpkin cookie cutter, any other fun shape can be substituted.
- Serve these pop tarts warm or at room temperature.
- To store, place in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to drizzle with a glaze or spread a little cream cheese frosting for extra indulgence.
