As part of the Foodbuzz Tastemaker program, the wonderful folks at Nature's Pride bread offered a coupon good for one free package of their delicious bread and challenged Tastemakers to come up with a unique recipe using their product.
Although this bread can easily be enjoyed via a healthy turkey sandwich, a hearty grilled cheese, or a delicious slice of cinnamon toast, I opted to use my loaf for a twist on an American classic- the PB&J.
Gourmet sandwiches may come and go, but a good ole fashioned Peanut Butter and Jelly will get me every time... especially on 100% Whole Wheat Bread.
Another thing I love? bread pudding.
So when I got the fancy idea to combine the two, I just knew it would be good.
Peanut Butter & Jelly Bread Pudding Cups
Oven: 350 Bake time: 20-25 minutes
Makes 10-12 individual cups
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup half and half
2 eggs
1/2 cup peanut butter, warmed
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup grape or strawberry jelly
6-8 slices of Nature's Pride bread, cubed (I got about 2 muffins for every slice of bread)
Preheat the oven to 350. Spray muffin pan with cooking spray.
Cut bread into small pieces or cubes, fill each muffin cup.
In a small bowl, microwave jelly for about 20 seconds or until it becomes liquid.
Pour 1 or 2 spoonfuls of liquified jelly over each muffin cup of bread and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk whole milk, half and half, eggs, brown sugar and vanilla.
In a small bowl microwave peanut butter for about 20 seconds.
Slowly add warmed peanut butter to milk mixture and whisk until well blended.
Pour about 1/4 cup of peanut butter mixture over each cup of bread.
Gently press bread cubes down into muffin pan, making sure they soak up all the peanut butter mixture.
Fill a large baking dish with about an inch of water to create a water bath.
Place muffin pan inside baking dish and transfer to oven.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until no liquid appears when the top of the bread pudding is gently pressed.
Remove muffin pan from water bath and allow to set/cool for about 15-20 minutes.
Remove bread puddings from pan and serve with a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
Happy Baking!
Sorry for another peanut butter recipe, but I couldn't resist!
32 comments:
Ah, bread pudding...
It's truly one of my favorite desserts. I can't think of anything more comforting than moist, syrupy bread pudding! This is a great twist--and I love the idea of the individual cups!
All in one dessert! Who can resist PB&J?
Peanut butter and jelly is my absolute favorite sandwich. Your bread puddings look just as hearty and sweet as their classic inspiration! Yum!
Evan, you're brilliant! Why didn't I think of that?? PB&J BREAD PUDDING!! And I love how they are individually sized (although I'd probably eat 10 of them instead of 1, haha).
very yummy looking :)
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Yuuuuuummmmyyy!! I love anything peanut butter and jelly, these are so cute and just sound delicious!
How delish! What a great combo...I love that it's bread pudding season!
You just made my jaw drop -- what a creative twist you've done!!! PB&J bread pudding?!?! Genius Evan, simply genius.
My husband love bread pudding - I should make these for him!
I tried bread pudding for the first time the other day and was hooked! This recipe looks amazing, I'll try it soon!!
this is very cool hope you win
Hi Evan, thanks for dropping by my blog! I love PB&J (in fact in Nantucket I made PB&J sandwiches for everyone to enjoy in the ferry ride) and these bread pudding cups sound so good! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
YUM! That looks and sounds amazing!
Great minds think a like Evan! haha. That's so great and I'm glad you found Nature's Pride bread. I tried and gave up. Peanut butter and jelly who doesn't like that. Plus, I love the individual cups!
Bread pudding is my older sister's favorite dessert. But I've never thought of using muffin tins. Even better? Peanut butter and jelly bread pudding. You hit the ball out of the park, love!
These would even make a great dish for a breakfast or brunch. Nice take on the PB&J.
What a great way to use your bread! Great idea! My kids will definitely love this one. :)
Looks irresistible! I love anything peanut butter.
I've never had bread pudding before because every time I see it made on TV, it always looks mushy. Your's looks like something I would eat!
Wow these look amazing! I could eat one right now! Well, maybe two... ;)
I ♥ PB & Jelly! You're a genius! Great idea to use the muffin cups too.
This is one of those "why didn't I think of that?" type things. Taking all the components of a PB & J and making it into a bread pudding? It makes so much sense! This is such a smart idea. I really do love it!
now thats such a great bread pudding recipe! wow, I would never have thought peanut butter and jelly!! My girls would love those!
This combination? Just blew my mind.
I'm so glad everyone enjoyed these! Please let me know if you try em out... MM couldn't get enough of them!! :)
Oh yum. I likey! Great recipe (=
You've definitely combined two awesome recipes into one seriously tempting treat! I love it :)
What a unique recipe - sounds delicious!
Such a fun idea. I've been wanting to try bread pudding muffins.
What a perfect way to use that bread. PB&Js are my secret indulgence. I don't think I will ever outgrow loving that simple combination. This is a great dessert!!
These are cute and delicious looking!
Woah, this is genius! I would of never thought about doing this. Good luck on the contest :)
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