# Minimal PBJ Sandwiches The Haven Gastropub Peanut Butter & Jelly Dessert is Delectable By Senduran Bhakthakumaran | Published 2012-03-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gastropub-peanut-butter-jelly References: [notcot](http://www.notcot.com/archives/2012/03/peanut-butter-jelly-haven-gast.php) & [crazebase](http://crazebase.com/art-and-design/peanut-butter-jelly-haven-gastropub/) The phrase "peanut butter and jelly" is enough to get a wide variety of people salivating instantly, and the Haven Gastropub Peanut Butter & Jelly dessert takes this treat to a whole new level. The restaurant has turned this delicious sandwich into a more minimal design. Chef Santanna Salas of Haven Gastropub gave birth to the dessert through using different elements of the original ingredients of PB&J. For peanut butter, the base of the dessert was made using a peanut brittle base and peanut butter powder. The strawberry jelly was turned into a trio of blackberry delights: blackberry sauces, actual blackberries and blackberry sorbet. The bread of the sandwich is sourdough. The Haven Gastropub Peanut Butter & Jelly sandwich is a delectable dessert that will bring sweet reminiscence of one's childhood. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Gourmet Desserts:** Opportunity for innovative chefs to reimagine classic dishes into gourmet desserts. - **Minimalist Design:** Designers and restaurants can explore the concept of minimalism to create visually appealing food presentations. - **Ingredient Substitutions:** There is room for experimentation with ingredient substitutions to create unique flavors and textures. ### Who This Affects Most - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants can tap into the trend of gourmet desserts to attract customers and differentiate themselves in the market. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Manufacturers and suppliers can develop innovative ingredients and products to meet the demands for ingredient substitutions in food creations. - **Hospitality Industry:** Hotels and resorts can incorporate minimalist design concepts into their dessert offerings to enhance guest experiences and create Instagram-worthy moments. ## 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) - [Peanut Butter Dessert Jars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-cup-jars.md) - [Sandwich-Inspired Crepe Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-and-grape-filled-crpes-togo.md) - [Nutty Nostalgic Baked Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-dessert-bar.md) - [Nutty S’mores-Inspired Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-smores-pizookie.md) - [Sandwich-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcconnells-x-gopuff-pbj-exclusive-pint.md) - [Jammy Sandwich Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pb-n-j-ice-cream.md) - [High-End PB&J Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/styles-pbj.md)