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Chocolate Fudge Pop Tarts

These Chocolate Fudge Pop Tarts have a flaky and buttery chocolate crust, a fudge filling, and the most delicious chocolate frosting and chocolate sprinkles on top, just like the real thing!

  • Author: Marisa Guerra
  • Prep Time: 55 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
  • Yield: 3 servings
  • Category: Breakfast

Ingredients

Chocolate Dough

  • 120 grams (1 cup) flour
  • 21 grams (¼ cup) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 4 oz (½ cup) unsalted butter, cubed and chilled
  • 84 grams (¼ cup, 2 tbsp) ice water

Fudge Filling

  • 4 oz bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 56 grams (¼ cup) heavy whipping cream

Egg Wash

  • 1 egg
  • 2 tsp water

Chocolate Frosting

  • 170 grams (1 1/2 cups) powdered sugar
  • 10 grams (2 tbsp) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp meringue powder
  • 2 1/2 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • Chocolate sprinkles, for topping

Instructions

Chocolate Fudge Pop Tarts

  1. Preheat oven to 350º.
  2. Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Blend the chilled butter into the flour mixture with your hands or a pastry blender until the butter is about pea sized.
  4. Pour the water over the flour mixture and stir together until it begins to form into a dough.
  5. Form the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 20-30 minutes.
  6. While the dough chills, place the chopped chocolate in a heat safe bowl. Place the heavy cream in a smaller heat safe bowl and microwave for 10 second intervals, stirring in between until the cream is hot.
  7. Pour the cream over the chocolate and stir until combined. Reheat for 10 seconds if the chocolate isn't fully melted. Set aside to cool slightly.
  8. Roll the dough out onto a lightly floured surface until it is about 1/8" thick. Using a ruler and a pastry roller or pizza cutter, cut the dough to 9" x 12".
  9. On the 12" side, cut it into thirds so that each column measures about 4" wide.
  10. Turn the rectangle 90 degrees to the 9" side and cut it in half so that there are now six rectangles each measuring 4.5" x 4.”
  11. Place the six rectangles on a parchment lined baking sheet and place back into the fridge to chill for another 15-20 minutes.
  12. Whisk together the egg and water to make the egg wash.
  13. Transfer the fudge filling to a pastry bag.
  14. Gently pipe the fudge filing into the center of three of the rectangles, making sure to divide it evenly and keep it as close to the centers as possible.
  15. Brush the edges of those rectangles with a little bit of egg wash. Brush one side of the remaining three rectangles with egg wash and place the egg wash side down over the fudge filling, pressing down around it gently to seal in the filling. Wipe up any filling that leaks out.
  16. Place the cookie sheet back into the fridge to let the pop tarts chill slightly.
  17. Use a fork and gently press down around the edges of each pop tart to crimp them and fully seal each side. You can gently trim any excess or uneven edges.
  18. Poke holes in the top of each pop tart with a toothpick or fork. Bake the pop tarts for 35-37 minutes. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before moving them to a cooling rack.

Chocolate Frosting

  1. Sift powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and meringue powder into a large bowl. Add milk and vanilla mix together until combined.
  2. Transfer the frosting to a piping bag and carefully pipe the frosting onto each pop tart without getting to close to the edge. Use an offset spatula to smooth it out.
  3. Top with chocolate sprinkles. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Leftover pop tarts can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for several days. I recommend reheating them in the microwave or oven, not the toaster.