Delicious Cherry Tart Pops

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Delicious Cherry Tart Pops.

1. Step 1

   Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper. To keep your wooden pop sticks from burning, soak them in water for a few minutes while you prepare the filling.

2. Step 2

   In a saucepan, combine the chopped tart cherries, white sugar, cornstarch, water, and almond extract. Stir the mixture over medium heat, bringing it to a gentle boil. Keep stirring until it thickens, which should take about 2 minutes. Once thickened, remove it from the heat and let it cool down a bit.

3. Step 3

   On a floured surface, roll out the prepared pie crusts until they form circles about 11 inches in diameter. Cut each crust into rectangles measuring approximately 1 1/2 inches by 2 inches. You should have enough to make 18 rectangles.

4. Step 4

   Place 18 of these rectangles on your prepared baking sheet, leaving about an inch of space between each. Now, take a soaked wooden pop stick and place it on each rectangle, ensuring that about an inch of the stick is sticking out. Spoon about a teaspoon of the cherry filling into the center of each rectangle, then cover them with a second rectangle of dough. Crimp the edges with a fork to seal them well, and press the dough around the stick to secure it in place.

5. Step 5

   Bake your cherry tart pops in the preheated oven for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned. Once baked, allow them to cool on the baking sheet.

6. Step 6

   While the pops are cooling, prepare the glaze by mixing the confectioners' sugar with milk and vanilla extract until you achieve a smooth, pourable consistency. Spread a generous layer of glaze over each tart pop and finish with a sprinkle of colorful candy sprinkles. Let the glaze set for a few hours before serving, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.