• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Recipes
  • Instant Pot
  • Beef Gravy
  • Store

Cooking With Curls logo

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • Instant Pot
  • Beef Gravy
  • Store
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • Instant Pot
    • Beef Gravy
    • Store
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×
    Home » Dessert » Blonde Fatale Pop Tarts

    Published: Jul 14, 2013 · Modified: Jun 13, 2020 by Lisa Johnson

    Blonde Fatale Pop Tarts

    • Share
    • Tweet

    This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. For more information, please visit my disclosure page.

    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe
    a blonde fatale pop tart split in two with the pecan filling pouring out and a second pop tart in the background.

    It's that time again....it's time for Spiked!Recipe Challenge "Beer". My entry into this fun challenge is these yummy Blonde Fatale Pop Tarts! That's right, I just used pop tarts and beer in the same sentence, and you will thank me for it! Just take a look at these yummy treats.

    a blonde fatale pop tart split in two with the pecan filling pouring out and a second pop tart in the background.

    When I first read that the ingredient for the challenge was local craft beer, I just about choked. I do not drink beer. I do not like the taste of beer. How am I supposed to create something with beer? Oh wait, Guinness Burgers, Guinness Barbecue Ribs, Guinness Chili, Guinness Steak Pie. Okay, maybe it's not the end of the world after all. I love cooking with beer, but usually a stout beer that goes perfectly with beef!

    So off the the grocery store I went in search of a good local craft beer. As soon as I saw the label "Blonde Fatale".....DONE! How could I not choose a beer with curly blonde hair on the label! Yes, that is the same way I choose wine and race horses. ***UPDATE: I did not realize at the time that Blonde Fatale cannot be purchased outside of Iowa and parts of Nebraska. You can substitute Guinness or your favorite "blonde" ale.

    How to make Blonde Fatale Beer Pop Tarts

    For the Filling:

    Melt the butter in a medium saucepan.

    Stir in the brown sugar.

    Beer added to the butter and brown sugar in a saucepan.

    Add the beer and maple syrup, then stir in the coconut milk.

    Beat the egg in a small bowl with a fork. Add some of the beer mixture and stir to combine.

    Pour the egg mixture into the saucepan and stir to combine.

    Stir in the pecans. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    Pop tart filling simmering in a saucepan.

    Remove from heat and allow to cool until ready to use.

    For Pastry:

    Add flour, salt, and sugar to the bowl of a food processor.

    Looking down on flour, butter cubes and sugar in a food processor bowl.

    Add the butter cubes, and pulse to combine.

    Gradually add beer or ice water until dough holds together, but is not sticky.

    Separate dough into 2 balls, and form into disks.

    Wrap in waxed paper and chill for 2 hours in the refrigerator.

    Pop tart dough wrapped in wax paper.

    Roll out the first disk into a rectangle 1/8th" thick.

    Cut out eight rectangles that are 3 1/4" X 4 1/2" . Re-roll dough as necessary. Place on two parchment lined baking sheets. Repeat with second disk of dough. You should have 16 rectangles.

    a red, plastic rectangle cutter pushed into rolled out pop tart dough on a marble cutting board.

    Place 1 Tablespoon of filling in the center of each dough rectangle, leaving a 1/2" edge around the filling.

    Brush edges with egg wash.

    Pop tart filling in the center of seven pastry rectangles that have been brushed around the edges with egg.

    Place second rectangle on top, and gently press edges together.

    Bake in a 350 degree oven for 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.

    Blonde Fatale Pop Tarts baked on a parchment lined baking sheet.

    For the Glaze:

    Mix glaze in a small bowl.

    Spread glaze over each pastry and sprinkle with raw sugar or your choice of sprinkles.

    glaze poured over the top of the baked pop tarts on a parchment lined baking sheet, with raw sugar sprinkled on top.

    Recipe Notes

    For comparison I put one of my yummy pop tarts side by side with one of Cassi's store bought pop tarts.

    a store-bought brown sugar pop tart laying next to a blond fatale pop tart.

    Mine are puffier than the store bought, but it doesn't matter because they taste so good you will forget all about those other ones!

    For full disclosure, I have decided to show you the inside of the puffy pop tart.

    a close up shot of a blonde fatale pop tart split into two halves sitting in front of a second pop tart.

    the one on top is the actual filling, the one on the bottom is the one I added filling to for the photos. I wouldn't want anyone being disappointed that theirs turned out differently than mine.

    I used a toaster pastry press purchased from Williams-Sonoma to cut out the pop tarts, but you could just as easily cut them into 3 1/4" X 4 1/2" rectangles with a knife. 

    Enjoy!!

    a blonde fatale pop tart split in two with the pecan filling pouring out and a second pop tart in the background.

    Blonde Fatale Beer Pop Tarts

    What makes these Blonde Fatale Pop Tarts different from ordinary pop tarts? These pop tarts are made with Blonde Fatale beer!
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Rate
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: pastry, pecan filling, beer dessert recipe
    Prep Time: 45 minutes
    Cook Time: 24 minutes
    Chill: 2 hours
    Total Time: 3 hours 9 minutes
    Servings: 8 Servings
    Calories: 616kcal
    Author: Lisa Johnson

    Ingredients

    Filling

    • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • ¼ cup beer stout would be awesome
    • 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
    • 1 Tablespoon full fat coconut milk or heavy cream
    • 1 large egg
    • ½ cup finely chopped pecans

    Pastry

    • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
    • 1 cup unsalted butter cut into small cubes
    • 6 - 8 Tablespoons cold beer or ice water
    • Egg Wash
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 teaspoon water

    Glaze

    • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
    • 2 Tablespoons cold beer
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Instructions

    For the Filling:

    • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan.
    • Stir in the brown sugar.
    • Add the beer and maple syrup.
    • Stir in the coconut milk.
    • Beat one egg in a small bowl. Add a small amount of the beer mixture, and stir to combine.
    • Pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan. Stir to combine.
    • Add the pecans and stir to thoroughly combine.
    • Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    • Remove from heat and allow to cool. Set aside until ready to use.

    For the Pastry:

    • Add flour, salt, and sugar to the bowl of a food processor.
    • Add the butter cubes, and pulse to combine.
    • Gradually add beer or ice water until dough holds together, but is not sticky.
    • Separate dough into 2 balls, and form into disks.
    • Wrap in waxed paper and chill for 2 hours in the refrigerator.
    • Roll out the first disk into a rectangle 1/8th" thick.
    • Cut out eight rectangles that are 3 1/4" X 4 1/2" . Re-roll dough as necessary. Place on two parchment lined baking sheets. Repeat with second disk of dough. You should have 16 rectangles.
    • Place 1 Tablespoon of filling in the center of each dough rectangle, leaving a 1/2" edge around the filling.
    • Brush edges with egg wash.
    • Place second rectangle on top, and gently press edges together.
    • Bake in a 350 degree oven for 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.

    For the Glaze:

    • Mix glaze in a small bowl.
    • Cover each pastry with glaze and sprinkle with raw sugar or whatever type of sprinkles you would like.

    Notes

    I used a toaster pastry press purchased from Williams-Sonoma to cut out the pop tarts, but you could just as easily cut them into 3 1/4″ X 4 1/2″ rectangles with a knife.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 616kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 319mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 864IU | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg

     

     

    « Tomato Pilaf
    Cucumber and Yogurt Dip {Tzatziki} »

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Kristin says

      July 14, 2013 at 11:56 pm

      I first encountered you and your blog via Kathe with an E and her early May blog hop. I have been so happy to follow you & pin from you. Keep up the great work!
      Kristin

      Reply
    2. Danni@SiloHillFarm says

      July 15, 2013 at 4:27 am

      Those look delicious! (Yours...not the store bought!) Your pics are really great too! Yummm!

      Reply
    3. Cindy Eikenberg says

      July 15, 2013 at 5:03 am

      Lisa, these sound seriously awesome and the name is absolutely perfect! Pinning and sharing via buffer..oh, can you send me a few? 😉

      Reply
    4. Carrie @ Frugal Foodie Mama says

      July 15, 2013 at 6:24 am

      Oh wow! You did get creative, Miss Lisa! 🙂 Now I can have beer for breakfast, lol! 😉 Good luck in the Spiked! American Craft Beer Recipe Challenge! I see you are gunning to regain that crown.

      Reply
    5. tanya says

      July 15, 2013 at 7:07 am

      Wow Lisa!!! This is such a fun recipe! Who would've thought to make "beer" poptarts! Absolute genius!

      Reply
    6. Claire @ A Little Claireification says

      July 15, 2013 at 8:56 am

      YUM!! Lisa I want to try one of these NOW! So fun! You should really link those at the "Best Of The Weekend" party. 😉
      xoxo

      Reply
    7. Julie @White Lights on Wednesday says

      July 15, 2013 at 8:59 am

      Your pop tarts look so much better than the store bought ones. And super yay for beer and pecan filling. Wow! I want to get my hands on some of these. 🙂

      Reply
    8. Marcie@flavorthemoments says

      July 15, 2013 at 12:06 pm

      These look absolutely fabulous, Lisa. They're so thick and full of luscious filling. They kick that pop tart's skinny little behind! Lol

      Reply
    9. Andi says

      July 15, 2013 at 12:16 pm

      I am completely salivating. Seriously. I feel like Pavlov's dog. Will you just make me some??? 🙂

      -andi

      Reply
    10. ang says

      July 15, 2013 at 1:45 pm

      Oh man, I thought maybe I had a shot at the Spiked! Recipe Challenge, but these look amazing! You rock!
      Ang

      Reply
    11. Julie @ This Gal Cooks says

      July 15, 2013 at 6:42 pm

      OMG. LOVE! These look fantastic, Lisa! I am not too much of a fan of the Belgian beers. But there are a few that I've tried that are ok. The St. Bernadus brand is pretty good. I tried a few at a beer class that we attended last year! Pinning these. Thanks for participating in Spiked!

      Reply
    12. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust.com says

      July 15, 2013 at 7:54 pm

      What a great recipe! I loooove pop tarts!

      Reply
    13. Ann from Sumptuous Spoonfuls says

      July 15, 2013 at 8:06 pm

      I can't believe you put BEER in pop tarts! That is so awesome ... yours look SO delish. I can't even bear to look at the store bought ones compared to yours.

      Reply
    14. Raquel @ Organized Island says

      July 16, 2013 at 9:53 am

      These look really good! I would not have thought of making pop tarts with beer. Great idea!

      Reply
    15. Meghan @ The Tasty Fork says

      July 16, 2013 at 10:23 am

      This is the type of poptart I can support! Looks awesome, Lisa! So does your new header!

      Reply
    16. bethany says

      July 21, 2013 at 4:54 pm

      I don't drink beer either, but those look yummy!

      Reply
    17. Mary Beth @ Cupcakes and Crinoline says

      July 23, 2013 at 8:09 pm

      I think you need to open up a boarding house {meals included} ~ I'll be your first tenant! 😉 Pinning and sharing!

      Hugs, Mary Beth

      Reply
    18. Aida @ TheCraftingFoodie says

      July 23, 2013 at 8:31 pm

      These look so delicious! What a great idea - homemade poptarts. The filling possibilities are endless. My favorite local bakery makes poptarts with homemade raspberry jam. I think I need to try my hand at some of my own. Thanks for the inspiration!

      Reply
    19. Marilyn says

      July 26, 2013 at 4:10 am

      oh WOW these look amazing...PINNED for later!

      Reply
    20. Heather @ French Press says

      July 26, 2013 at 7:22 pm

      LOVE it! what a unique recipe

      Reply
    21. Diane Balch says

      July 28, 2013 at 2:52 pm

      I would love to meet you Lisa you seem to have the best sense of humor. Those are the best darn pop tarts I've ever seen. Thanks for sharing them with us on foodie friday.

      Reply
    22. Sarah @ The Chef Next Door says

      July 28, 2013 at 9:33 pm

      ooh yum, these look amazing! I will definitely be trying these soon. Thanks so much for sharing with Foodie Friends Friday this week!

      Reply
    23. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says

      July 29, 2013 at 6:48 pm

      I'm not a fan of pop-tarts ..... but I bet homemade poptarts would be fantastic! Thanks for sharing at All My Bloggy Friends 🙂

      Reply
    24. Mrs. Sarah Coller says

      July 29, 2013 at 8:32 pm

      I didn't realize one could buy a toaster pastry press...that's awesome! 🙂

      Reply
    25. Cathy says

      July 30, 2013 at 10:50 pm

      These are awesome!
      Thanks so much for sharing at A Peek Into My Paradise TGIF Link Party! I can't wait to see what you link up next week! I hope to see you at the (Not SO) Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop!
      Have a terrific week!
      Hugs, Cathy

      Reply
    26. Catherine says

      July 31, 2013 at 10:35 am

      Dear Lisa, I have never made homemade poptarts but how could you ever go out buy them after seeing the difference between store bought and homemade?! ..A very creative and delicious twist on cooking with beer. I'm sure these are just delicious. Blessings, Catherine

      Reply
    27. Lauren M says

      February 26, 2014 at 9:34 pm

      GENIUS!!!!!!

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        February 27, 2014 at 12:28 am

        lol, thanks so much Lauren!! P.S. I fixed it 😉

        Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Headshot of Lisa Johnson

    Hi, I'm Lisa - Welcome to my kitchen! I have a passion for good food and love sharing my creations with friends, family and everyone that loves a homecooked meal. This is where I share my favorite recipes with step-by-step instructions as well as tips and tricks to help you make these delicious recipes in your home.

    More about me →

    Popular

    • California Spa Salad
    • Layered Greek Dip
    • Lemon Cream Cheese Danish
    • Creative Brunch Ideas
    Shop Lisa's Favorite Products on amazon.com with 5 product images.

    As seen in...

    List of magazine where my recipes have been featured.

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    Info

    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer & Disclosure
    • Accessibility Policy
    • Contact

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates & receive a FREE Instant Pot e-Book filled with the Top 10 reader's favorite recipes!

    Topics

    • Instant Pot
    • Tropical Pina Colada
    • Beef Gravy
    • Recipe Index

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2012-2022 Cooking with Curls® | All Rights Reserved