Woody’s Lunch Box Tarts – Disney’s Homemade Pop-Tarts Recipe

When Toy Story Land opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2018, one of the breakout food hits was the Lunch Box Tart, a playful nod to childhood nostalgia. Served at Woody’s Lunch Box, these homemade versions of Pop-Tarts feature seasonal flavors like Raspberry, Chocolate-Hazelnut, and Lemon-Blueberry, each topped with whimsical icing and sprinkles.

Fans quickly dubbed the tarts a “cult-classic” Disney snack, perfect for Instagram photos and park snacking. Now, you can bring the magic of Andy’s backyard to your kitchen with this step-by-step recipe.

Ingredients

Ingredients (Makes 6 Tarts)

For the pastry:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tbsp granulated sugar
– 1 tsp salt
– 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
– 4–5 tbsp ice water

For the filling:
– ½ cup raspberry jam or chocolate-hazelnut spread
– 1 tbsp cornstarch (if using jam, to thicken)

For the frosting:
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 2–3 tbsp milk
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– Food coloring or sprinkles, for decoration

Instructions

Directions

1. Prepare the dough:
– In a medium bowl, whisk flour, sugar, and salt.
– Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
– Add ice water, 1 tbsp at a time, until dough comes together.
– Divide dough in half, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
2. Form the tarts:
– Preheat oven to 375°F.
– Roll out each dough half to ⅛-inch thick and cut into 3×4-inch rectangles.
– Place 6 rectangles on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
– Spoon 1–2 tbsp filling onto the center of each.
– Top with remaining rectangles, pressing edges with a fork to seal.
3. Bake:
– Prick tops with a fork to vent.
– Bake 20–25 minutes, until golden brown. Cool completely.
4. Decorate:
– Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to create icing.
– Spread over cooled tarts and top with sprinkles or drizzle with colored icing.

Nutrition

Nutritional Information (Per Tart – Approximate)
– Calories: 320
– Carbohydrates: 42g
– Sugar: 18g
– Fat: 16g
– Protein: 4g