Chocolate Covered Strawberry Pop-tarts

Next on the tour of unconventional pop tart flavors, chocolate covered strawberry poptarts.

4 oz of strawberries, sliced

1/2 cup of sugar

1 cup of water

1/2 cup of sugar

2 1/2 cup of flour

1 cup of butter

1/2 TSP of salt

3 TBSP of cold water

1/4 cup of chocolate chips

1/4 cup of confectioners sugar

1 TSP of cream of tartar

3 TBSP of water

Pink food dye and sprinkles (optional)

Strawberry Filling:

1. Add strawberries, 1 cup water, 1/2 cup of sugar to pot and bring to a boil. Stir to mix and dissolve sugar.
2. Once water is at a boil, lower to simmer.
3. Simmer for 10-12 minutes or until substance thickens.

Pie Crust:

1. Cube cold butter.
2. Mix flour and salt in a separate bowl.
3. Add cubed butter and flour and salt mixture to the food processor.
4. Pulse until crumbly.
5. Combine into a single ball, wrap and plastic wrap, and cool in fridge for at least 1 hour.

Pop Tart Assembly:

1. Roll pie crus out.
2. Cut vertically, equal portions approximately 2 inches wide.
3. In the upper portion, spoon approximately 1 TBSP of strawberry filing per rectangle.
4. Top each with approximately 1/2 TBSP of chocolate chips.
5. Brush outer portion of crust surrounding the filing.
6. Fold lower half of pie crust to cover the portion with the filing.
7. Seal with fork around the edges and brush with remaining egg whites.
8. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
9. Allow to cool before icing.

Decor & Icing:

1. Add confectioners sugar, 3 TBSP of water, and food dye.
2. Mix until fully incorporated.
3. Dip top portion of tart into icing.
4. Add sprinkles.
5. Serve & enjoy!