King Cake Pop-Tart: A Giant Mardi Gras Treat

Ingredients

• 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 (17.5 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
• 1 tablespoon milk, or more as needed
• gold, green, and purple sanding sugars

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Combine brown sugar, butter, flour, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Mix with a fork or hands until well combined. Set aside.
3. Whisk egg and water in a small bowl and set aside.
4. Lightly flour a clean surface. Place one puff pastry sheet and gently pinch seams. Dust with flour and roll into a 9x13-inch rectangle.
5. Carefully move the pastry to the pan and prick with a fork. Spread filling, leaving a 1-inch border. Brush the border with egg wash.
6. Repeat step 4 with the second pastry sheet. Use a rolling pin to carefully place it on top, lining up edges. Seal edges with a fork. Prick the surface and brush with egg wash.
7. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Cool for 10-15 minutes.
8. While cooling, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in powdered sugar until smooth. Add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency. Spread icing and decorate with sanding sugars.

Nutrition

• Calories: 424 kcal
• Fat Content: 24 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 29 g
• Sodium Content: 191 mg
• Protein Content: 5 g
• Cholesterol Content: 39 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 49 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 9 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g