Buttercream Blondie

 

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Home
  • Shop
  • Flavors
  • About
    • Meet Meghan
    • Gallery
    • Contact
    • Videos
  • Workshops
  • Recipes
    • Balancing the Buttercream
    • Boozy Desserts
    • Breads, Scones, & Brunch
    • Brownies, Bars, & Blondies
    • Cake
    • Cheesecake
    • Cookies
    • Cupcakes
    • Frozen Treats
    • Fruit Desserts
    • Holidays
      • Christmas
      • Easter
      • Halloween
      • Saint Patrick’s Day
      • Thanksgiving Favorites
      • Valentine’s Day
    • My Favorite Makeovers
    • No-Bake Desserts
    • Pies, Pudding, & Pastries
  • Blog

Strawberry Rhubarb Hot Pockets

May 23, 2011 by bblondie 29 Comments

 

I worked at this charming neighborhood bagel shop all through high school where everything was made from scratch, and it was all delicious.  I remember people lining up for the strawberry rhubarb pie so one day I decided to try it and see what all the fuss was about.
It was perfectly sweet with a flair of tartness.  The filling was a gorgeous shade of pink, and it reminded me of Spring.
Over the past few years I’ve experimented with rhubarb in different desserts.  I’ve made pies, crisps, muffins, ice cream, and sorbet.  I got a beautiful bunch of rhubarb at the market last week and I wanted to make something a little different this time.  I’ve never used chocolate with rhubarb so I decided to run with the idea and make some sort of miniature chocolate strawberry rhubarb tart.  As I started making my strawberry rhubarb compote I realized I had to make them heart shaped, and I had to call them hot pockets!
I find that a lot of people are scared to use rhubarb because they’re not sure how to handle it.  I consider rhubarb a really sassy fruit, and that’s why I like it.  Sure on the outside it looks tough and difficult to work with, but once you start to cook it and show it some love, it breaks down into something wonderful!  I think strawberry rhubarb hot pocket is the perfect name for such a sassy fruit 😉
The end result of my experiment was amazing!  With the addition of half a vanilla bean and the zest of an orange, the strawberry rhubarb compote itself is divine.  The chocolate tart dough is buttery, and the valrhona cocoa powder adds a real depth of flavor to it.  The fun strawberry rhubarb compote paired with the rich chocolate tart dough is just the perfect combination.  It tastes like a party in your mouth!

Strawberry Rhubarb Compote

  • 1lb. rhubarb cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 pint strawberries quartered
  • 3/4 cup-1 cup sugar (depending on sweetness)
  • 1/2 vanilla bean
  • zest of 1 orange
  1. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  2. Lower heat and simmer about 10-15 minutes till rhubarb is tender and compote starts to thicken.

Chocolate Tart Dough

  • 11/2 cups AP flour
  • 1/4 cup valrhona cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1t. salt
  • 1 stick unsalted butter cubed
  • 3 yolks
  • 3T. light cream or half & half
  • 1t. vanilla extract
  1. Combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt in food processor.
  2. Add cubed butter and pulse till mixture resembles coarse meal.
  3. Add yolks, cream, and vanilla and pulse just until dough comes together.
  4. Turn dough out on a work surface and shape into a disc.
  5. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate until ready to use, at least an hour.

Assembly

  1. Roll out tart dough on lightly floured surface.
  2. Cut out hearts using a 3″ heart cookie cutter. You will get approximately 24 hearts.
  3. Take half of the hearts and using a 1″ heart cookie cutter, cut out the centers. These will be the tops of the hot pockets.
  4. Place bottom hearts on a sheet pan and brush with a beaten egg.
  5. Spoon 1T. of compote on each heart.
  6. Place top heart over compote and press ends together gently.  The egg will help them stick together.
  7. Stamp the edge of a fork all around the hot pocket to seal them.
  8. Chill the hot pockets for 1 hour before baking.
  9. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

Notes

  • These hot pockets are perfect for brunch!
  • If I was going to serve them at a dinner party, I would serve them with mascarpone gelato.
  • For a quick and easy dessert just make the compote and serve warm over ice cream.
  • You can freeze these hot pockets for up to a month pre-baked.

Filed Under: Fruit Desserts, heart, rhubarb, strawberry, tart, valrhona Tagged With: chocolate

« "In the Pink" Cheesecake Pops
Margarita Granita »
Be sure to follow @buttercreamblondie on instagram and tag your recipes with #buttercreamblondie!

Trending Now: How to Fill a Piping Bag

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGwa8QV67FA&t=13s

Comments

  1. Eftychia says

    January 8, 2012 at 8:36 pm

    >I don't believe I missed those. Yummy cookies!

    Reply
  2. Cassie @ Bake Your Day says

    May 31, 2011 at 11:49 pm

    >I have to start using rhubarb in my desserts. It's flying all over the blogosphere and I'm convinced that it's worth a try!

    Reply
  3. Magic of Spice says

    May 31, 2011 at 7:04 pm

    >These look amazing! Such a creative idea for hot pockets 🙂

    Reply
  4. Amy says

    May 31, 2011 at 1:26 am

    >I am loving anything strawberry rhubarb this time of the year, but these are so creative! I love that you have shaped them into cute hearts as well, and have a peek of the filling on the top! Beautiful!

    Reply
  5. Mumsfilibaba says

    May 29, 2011 at 6:10 pm

    >Such a great idea. And it looks wonderful.

    Reply
  6. TheProDiva says

    May 27, 2011 at 1:57 am

    >The pockets are so cute! I don't think I have ever had anything with rhubarb in it, at least not to my knowledge. I definitely will check out a farmer's market or whole foods and see what I can do with it! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  7. Melissa@EyesBigger says

    May 25, 2011 at 10:16 pm

    >These are adorable! They look so pretty. I've heard a few people the past week say that they think rhubarb is too difficult to deal with, too tart. I was so surprised. Here on the west coast it's practically a weed this time of year and I've grown up adding it to all kinds of things. I'd love to try a chutney with it!

    Reply
  8. Sandra says

    May 25, 2011 at 1:53 pm

    >That chocolate dough looks like it would melt in your mouth. Must try rhubarb soon. Very pretty.

    Reply
  9. In Katrina's Kitchen says

    May 25, 2011 at 1:35 pm

    >If this isn't the cutest thing I've ever seen!! I ♥ it!!!

    Reply
  10. Kate @Kate from Scrach says

    May 25, 2011 at 1:22 pm

    >These are adorable! I love that they're in the shape of little hearts too. lovely post.

    Reply
  11. Happy When Not Hungry says

    May 25, 2011 at 2:09 am

    >These are soo cute! I love the strawberry rhubarb combo too!

    Reply
  12. briarrose says

    May 24, 2011 at 10:49 pm

    >Cutest little pockets ever! What a great look for this treat. I'm trying to imagine having some leftover to freeze…but I'm doubting it would happen. 😉 Wonderful recipe.

    Reply
  13. Parsley Sage says

    May 24, 2011 at 6:36 pm

    >I love mouth parties! They're the best. These hot pockets are so sexy! Well done 🙂 Thanks for sharing and for the well wishes for my mum

    Reply
  14. Joy says

    May 24, 2011 at 5:50 pm

    >Those are adorable.

    Reply
  15. Ishita S. says

    May 24, 2011 at 12:48 pm

    >Wow these look fabulous, and I love the heart shape — so fun!

    I recently tried cooking with rhubarb for the first time — the pretty pink stalks were too hard to ignore at the grocery store. I made strawberry rhubarb tartlets, so easy: http://www.bitesoutoflife.com/2011/05/14/strawberry-rhubarb-tartlets/

    Reply
  16. Sandra says

    May 24, 2011 at 4:48 am

    >Ohh what a pretty hot pockets..wonderful flavor combination and presentation is amazing! Thanks for sharing this mouthwatering recipe!

    Reply
  17. Dulce Dough says

    May 24, 2011 at 4:42 am

    >They are so pretty! I love rhubarb and have LOTS of it in my garden right now. Rhubarb and strawberries are such a great combo but I can't say I have ever tried rhubarb with chocolate!

    Reply
  18. Sarah says

    May 24, 2011 at 3:30 am

    >Oh well these are just lovely! I can't get enough rhubarb right now!

    Reply
  19. Erin says

    May 23, 2011 at 11:47 pm

    >These are so cute! The filling sounds delicious!

    Reply
  20. Gastronome Tart says

    May 23, 2011 at 2:49 pm

    >I love Rhubarb! These look amazing!!!!

    Reply
  21. Kate@Diethood says

    May 23, 2011 at 2:17 pm

    >Those are just too pretty!! I love the filling… strawberries and rhubarb are such a yummy combo.

    Reply
  22. Molly says

    May 23, 2011 at 1:35 pm

    >I've been promising someone rhubarb compote for the past few weeks, so this is really helpful. And chocolate in rhubarb? Who'da thunk?

    Reply
  23. Annie's Dish says

    May 23, 2011 at 11:56 am

    >I've never had chocolate with rhubarb either. What a great idea! They look so delicious and cute!

    Reply
  24. Lizzy says

    May 23, 2011 at 11:04 am

    >Just gorgeous! And the filling of strawberry and rhubarb sounds incredible….mmmmmmm.

    Reply
  25. Maris (In Good Taste) says

    May 23, 2011 at 10:04 am

    >These are absolutely adorable and look very tasty too!

    Reply
  26. thepickyeater says

    May 23, 2011 at 10:01 am

    >that looks gorgeous !

    Reply
  27. Ryan says

    May 23, 2011 at 3:50 am

    >These are beautiful! The chocolate/strawberry/rhubarb combo sounds delicious too! What a great idea!

    Reply
  28. Lindselicious says

    May 23, 2011 at 2:59 am

    >These are so cute! Love it. =)

    Reply
  29. Charlie @ SweetSaltySpicy says

    May 23, 2011 at 1:48 am

    >Yum! I love the strawberry rhubarb combo & it must be delicious in that chocolate dough!

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

meghanWelcome to Buttercream Blondie! We are a boutique dessert company that makes classic desserts with a spirited twist! Shop our cookie collection - available for nationwide shipping, browse recipes, and check out our series, Flirt with Dessert!

Flirt with Dessert on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrvNLPkplvo

Let’s keep in touch!

Most Popular Recipes

valentines-day-birthday-cake-cookies.jpg

Valentine’s Day Cookie Boxes!

5 Cozy Bakes to Make Now!

Buttercream-Blondie-spirited-sweets-cookies.jpg

Announcing Nationwide Shipping!

cinnamon-swirl-quick-bread.jpg

Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread

appl-crisp-cheesecake-bars

Apple Crisp Cheesecake Bars

Search

Let’s Keep in Touch

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Connect with Buttercream Blondie

©2020 Buttercream Blondie | Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2021 · Buttercream Blondie · Website by Dodeline Design