# Sandwich Pudding Desserts HonestlyYUM's PB & J Bread Pudding Recipe Remixes a Classic Sandwich By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-04-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bread-pudding-recipe References: [howsweeteats](http://www.howsweeteats.com/2016/04/currently-crushing-on-133/) & [honestlyyum](http://honestlyyum.com/16272/peanut-butter-jelly-bread-pudding/) This sandwich-inspired bread pudding recipe puts a twist on the popular bread-based dessert. Created by Karen at the food blog HonestlyYUM, the recipe for peanut butter and jelly bread pudding substitutes tiny [peanut butter and jelly sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pbj-inspired-sandwich-plates) for the traditional bread crumbs usually used in the cuisine-spanning dish. The pudding at the bottom of the treat turns into a sweet custard as the bread becomes crisper, making a lunch staple a decadent dessert. The bread pudding recipe calls for day old brioche, creamy peanut butter and strawberry jam (but of course, you can experiment with your favorite jelly flavor). This super fun sweet course works any time of year, ideal for [nostalgic grown-ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pbj-protein-brownie) looking to relive their childhood. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sandwich-inspired Desserts:** Creating dessert recipes that take inspiration from classic sandwich flavors opens up opportunities for unique flavor combinations and innovative baked goods. - **Twisted Bread Pudding:** Remixing traditional bread pudding recipes with unexpected ingredients like tiny sandwiches introduces a playful twist to a well-loved dessert. - **Nostalgic Desserts:** Recreating childhood favorites as decadent desserts taps into consumers' desire for nostalgic food experiences, presenting opportunities for creative sweet treats. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage companies can explore the development of sandwich-inspired dessert products to cater to consumers looking for unique and playful flavor combinations. - **Bakery:** Bakeries can experiment with incorporating twisted bread pudding recipes into their offerings, attracting customers with their creative spin on a classic dessert. - **Restaurant and Hospitality:** Restaurants and hospitality establishments can use nostalgic desserts, such as sandwich pudding, to create memorable dessert experiences that appeal to the inner child in their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sandwich-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-and-jelly-flavor.md) - [PB&J-Inspired Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-bread-pbj.md) - [Childhood Sandwich-Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pbj-burger.md) - [Sweet Sandwich Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reeses-pbj-sandwich-kit.md) - [Protein PB&J Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jams.md) - [Creamy Dessert-Style Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marks-spencer-dessert-sandwich.md) - [Ready-to-Eat Crustless Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunchables-pbj.md) - [Sandwich-Inspired Peanut Butter Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reeses-pbj-big-cups.md) - [Sandwich-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcconnells-x-gopuff-pbj-exclusive-pint.md)