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…..
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! It claims to be a Belgium inspired beer…..yeah, okay…..and that means what exactly? I don’t know, but I had Cassi try it and tell me what she thought of it. She is the resident expert, having just spent a year traveling around Belgium trying out their local beers. She was not impressed. It does not taste anything like a Belgian beer, in fact she thought it was too sweet. Perfect for baking! 🙂
I made some Guinness Pecan Bars last fall, and thought that would make the perfect filling for the pop tarts. I cut the measurements way down and there is still probably enough filling to make 2 batches! This is what a Tablespoon of filling looks like…..
I used a toaster pastry press purchased from Williams-Sonoma last year 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. And here is the bottle of beer that I chose….
See, 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 🙂
For comparison I put one of my yummy pop tarts side by side with one of Cassi’s store bought pop tarts…..
Mine are puffier than the store bought and I’m not exactly sure why. But it doesn’t matter, because they taste so good you will forget all about those other ones!
Oh yeah…for full disclosure I have decided to show you the inside of the puffy 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. Enjoy!
Blonde Fatale Pop Tarts
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| Serves | 8 |
| Prep time | 45 minutes |
| Cook time | 25 minutes |
| Total time | 1 hours, 10 minutes |
| Meal type | Dessert |
Ingredients
- Filling
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup organic brown sugar
- 1/4 cup beer (stout would be awesome)
- 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 Tablespoon full fat coconut milk (or heavy cream)
- 1 Large organic egg
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- Pastry
- 2 1/2 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 1/2 Cups powdered sugar
- 2 Tablespoons cold beer
Directions
 For Filling: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter. | |
 Stir in the brown sugar. | |
 Add the beer and maple syrup. | |
 Stir in the coconut milk. | |
 Add the egg.* | |
 Stir in the pecans. | |
 Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. | |
 Remove from heat and allow to cool. Set aside until ready to use. | |
 For 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. | |
 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. | |
Note
*it is always better to temper the egg so that it does not turn to scrambled eggs. I forgot to do this and just tossed it in the pan. It seemed to scramble/cook a bit, but by the time I was done, you could not tell. If you add the egg before the mixture gets too hot, you should be okay.
This recipe will be partying at these link parties!
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
Those look delicious! (Yours…not the store bought!) Your pics are really great too! Yummm!
Lisa, these sound seriously awesome and the name is absolutely perfect! Pinning and sharing via buffer..oh, can you send me a few? 😉
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.
Wow Lisa!!! This is such a fun recipe! Who would’ve thought to make “beer” poptarts! Absolute genius!
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
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. 🙂
These look absolutely fabulous, Lisa. They’re so thick and full of luscious filling. They kick that pop tart’s skinny little behind! Lol
I am completely salivating. Seriously. I feel like Pavlov’s dog. Will you just make me some??? 🙂
-andi
Oh man, I thought maybe I had a shot at the Spiked! Recipe Challenge, but these look amazing! You rock!
Ang
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!
What a great recipe! I loooove pop tarts!
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.
These look really good! I would not have thought of making pop tarts with beer. Great idea!
This is the type of poptart I can support! Looks awesome, Lisa! So does your new header!
I don’t drink beer either, but those look yummy!
I think you need to open up a boarding house {meals included} ~ I’ll be your first tenant! 😉 Pinning and sharing!
Hugs, Mary Beth
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!
oh WOW these look amazing…PINNED for later!
LOVE it! what a unique recipe
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.
ooh yum, these look amazing! I will definitely be trying these soon. Thanks so much for sharing with Foodie Friends Friday this week!
I’m not a fan of pop-tarts ….. but I bet homemade poptarts would be fantastic! Thanks for sharing at All My Bloggy Friends 🙂
I didn’t realize one could buy a toaster pastry press…that’s awesome! 🙂
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
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
GENIUS!!!!!!
lol, thanks so much Lauren!! P.S. I fixed it 😉