Peanut Butter S'mores Puff Pastry Pop Tarts

Puff pastry pop tarts are like pop tart meets toaster strudel, and I have no doubt that you'll love them! I honestly would take one of these s'mores pop tarts over a regular s'mores any day! That buttery puff pastry really seals the deal. Truly the perfect summer dessert.

Not only are these insanely delicious, they are also incredibly easy to make! Using store-bought puff pastry, these pop tarts come together in about 30 minutes, making them such an easy and fun treat. They are 100% worth turning on your oven for, but they would still be fun to enjoy around a campfire!

Why you'll love this recipe

• Buttery, flakey puff pastry. There's just something about the way buttery, flakey puff pastry pairs with creamy peanut butter and classic s'mores ingredients. It's seriously addicting!
• Creamy peanut butter. The peanut butter adds just the right amount of salty goodness without overpowering the dessert! I highly recommend including you don't skip it!
• Perfectly melty marshmallows. I tested this many times before landing on this specific recipe. Originally, I tried to stuff the pastries with marshmallows and they always completely melted away. Broiling the marshmallows on the top after baking is the move! They get nice and melty but also lightly toasted. It's perfect.

Ingredients

Made with just 5 ingredients, these puff pastry pop tarts are so easy to make!

• Puff pastry. This can be found in the freeze aisle at the grocery store usually next to frozen desserts.
• Creamy peanut butter. I like to use one made with just peanuts and sea salt.
• Graham crackers.
• Chocolate bars. Classic Hersheys or your favorite chocolate bars.
• Mini marshmallows.

Optional egg wash to give the pastries a nice golden, brown color.

• Egg.
• Water.

How to make a puff pastry pop tart

Thanks to store-bought puff pastry, these pop tarts are incredibly easy to make! Here's some helpful tips.

Scroll down to the recipe card for the full instructions.

• Step 1: Roll out the puff pastry. To give us a little more room inside the pop tarts for graham crackers and chocolate, I like to roll out each sheet of puff pastry into 10 x 11 inch rectangles.
• Step 2: Cut each sheet into 6 rectangles. Using a ruler can be helpful here to ensure each rectangle is the same size. You'll have a total of 12 rectangle (6 tops and 6 bottoms). Transfer half to a parchment lined baking sheet.
• Step 3: Stuff the pop tarts. Working with just half the pastries, spread with peanut butter then top with graham cracker and chocolate. Brush the edges with egg wash to help the edges stick together before sealing up using a fork. I like to brush the tops with egg wash too to give the pop tarts a nice golden, brown color.
• Step 4: Bake the pop tarts. Bake until they're golden brown and puffy, about 15 minutes.
• Step 5: Top with marshmallows. Before adding the marshmallows, I like to spread a little peanut butter on the top of each pop tart to help the marshmallows stick. I find that mini marshmallows look the best! Toast under the broiler until golden brown. Keep a close eye so they don't burn.
• Step 6: Enjoy! Let cool for about 10 minutes and garnish with shaved chocolate and crushed graham cracker crumbs!

Tips & tricks

• If the pastry is difficult to handle. Warm puff pastry is harder to roll out and more difficult to work with. Get the pastry rolled out and cut right after you pull it out of the fridge. If it does get warm, place the puff pastry in the freezer for a few minutes. It'll stiffen back up a bit as the butter in the dough becomes cold.
• Cold puff pastry bakes best. When baked, the cold butter in the pastry is what helps to create those flakey layers that we all love and, in turn, helps the pastry to puff up. If your dough is quite warm before going into the oven, you can place the sheet pan with the assembled pastries into the fridge or freezer for a few minutes to chill before baking.
• Try to cut the pastry into even rectangles. If the tops and bottoms aren't the same size things might get a little wonky when you try to seal them up. You just may need to do some stretching or tucking. If needed, you can enlist the help of a ruler to get even rectangles.

Commonly asked questions

Storing leftovers

S'mores puff pastry pop tarts are best enjoyed fresh, but leftover pastries are still absolutely delicious! Leftover pastries can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to one week.

I like to enjoy the pastries warm. You can warm the pastries in the microwave on a plate (the marshmallows will melt a bit) or in the oven on a parchment lined baking sheet at 375 for 5-10 minutes.