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    Published: May 18, 2015 · Modified: Oct 5, 2021 by Amanda Powell · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Triple Chocolate Nutella Pop Tarts

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    Nutella pop tarts

    Okay, I’m going to be honest with you… I’ve always had a rough relationship with pop tarts. I liked them enough when I was younger, but when toaster strudels came around, I switched in the blink of an eye. I loved the flaky pastry and the thicker fruit filling and that sticky sweet icing.  By that time, pop tarts just kinda tasted like sugary crap thrown together. And worst of all, they just didn’t satisfy me.

    Homemade chocolate pop tarts with nutella

    When I came back from London, I started eating pop tarts like crazy. Even though they had a few select flavors in the UK, they tasted different and I missed the crazy flavors. It’s funny how things you didn’t really like before suddenly become an obsession once you’ve spent a few years away. I loved that overly sugary processed mess. Although I still wasn’t satisfied with them, I probably ate a packet of pop tarts every morning and again after lunch as a snack. That’s four pop tarts a day (hey, I was pregnant!). Then one day I decided to take a look at the nutrition label – what a mistake! I found out each single pop tart was 200 calories. 200!! That’s 400 calories per packet! Way too much for me to be able to justify eating them, so I haven’t touched a pop tart – until now.

    Triple chocolate nutella pop tarts

    I figure, if you are going to eat a pop tart, you should at least make the calories worth it by not eating a processed box of unsatisfying blah and go for something with better ingredients and flavor. Don’t get me wrong, I love junk food, but with this, I think homemade is just better.

    Chocolate nutella pop tarts

    I’ve mentioned before that when I have a chocolate craving, it is serious and I need to get as much chocolate in as possible as soon as possible. That’s why I decided to go for an all chocolate pop tart stuffed with Nutella and topped with chocolate frosting and chocolate sprinkles (do you call them sprinkles or jimmies?) Perfect for the chocoholic.

    Triple chocolate pop tarts


    Nutella pop tarts

    Triple Chocolate Nutella Pop Tarts

    Amanda Powell
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    Prep Time 35 mins
    Cook Time 12 mins
    Total Time 47 mins
    Servings 10 pop tarts

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 3 tablespoons Dutch processed cocoa powder
    • 2 tablespoons sugar
    • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
    • 1 large egg
    • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract I used Rodelle
    • 1 teaspoon chocolate extract I used Rodelle
    • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, cut in cubes and frozen

    For the Filling

    • 1 cup Nutella
    • 3 tablespoons heavy cream

    For the Frosting

    • 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
    • 5 tablespoons cocoa powder
    • 5 tablespoons milk not heavy cream
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon chocolate extract
    • 4 tablespoons ½ stick unsalted butter, room temperature and cut in cubes
    • 1 tablespoon chocolate sprinkles optional

    Instructions
     

    • In a food processor, add the dry ingredients and pulse to combine. Add the butter and pulse again until the mixture resembles very coarse crumbs. In a separate bowl, add the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Add the wet ingredients into the food processor and mix until dough just begins to form.
    • Turn the dough onto a light floured surface and knead gently until the dough comes together. Divide in two and form into discs. Wrap each disc in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about 2 hours.
    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Take out one of the discs and roll out into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick. Cut out rectangle that are 3 x 4 inches. Take any scraps and form into another disc, rewrap in plastic and place in the fridge. Repeat with the second disc. Keep repeating with the discs until all the dough is used. Be sure to keep re-chilling the scraps before rerolling. The dough is very sticky and can be difficult to work with if the dough warms too much. You should end up with about 20 rectangles.
    • Mix the Nutella and heavy cream together. Place about two tablespoons of the Nutella on the center of half the rectangles and spread out, leaving a 1 -2 centimeter border. Place the other half of the rectangles on top of the Nutella halves and press the edges down with a fork to seal. Prick the tops of the pop tarts with your fork several times.
    • Bake for about 10 – 12 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
    • Mix together the powdered sugar and cocoa powder for the frosting. Stir in the milk and extracts. Beat in the butter until smooth. Spread a thin layer of frosting onto the pop tarts and sprinkle with chocolate sprinkles if using. Allow the frosting to dry. (We couldn't wait for the frosting to dry and it tastes amazing with fresh frosting.) Alternatively, you can just slather on some more Nutella on top - just sayin'!

    Notes

    Pop tart recipe adapted from Baked Occasions
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    Comments

    1. Joanne Bruno says

      May 24, 2015 at 12:28 pm

      I went through a serious pop tart phase in high school, but since then they've been a no go unless I make them myself and eat them for dessert. These triple chocolate nutella tarts are SO worth the indulgence.

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    2. Zainab says

      May 19, 2015 at 9:39 am

      Tripe chocolate? Hell yes!!!!

      Reply
    3. Medha @ Whisk & Shout says

      May 18, 2015 at 7:42 pm

      Homemade junk food is the ULTIMATE junk food. These look crazy good, pinning!

      Reply
    4. Beeta @ Mon Petit Four says

      May 18, 2015 at 1:30 pm

      Mmm, I love pop tarts! But I too haven't eaten them since probably middle school because of the very reason you explained: it's just processed sugary stuff. That's why I'll make them at home sometimes when I'm craving one, and I can't wait to try out this nutella version! Love the gooey chocolate seeping out and the creamy frosting - yummy!

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        May 21, 2015 at 9:48 pm

        I wish I considered making pop tarts at home much sooner, like in college, so I could satisfy those cravings without having to go overly processed. The Nutella just makes these pop tarts really addictive!

        Reply

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