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A sophisticated molecular gastronomy interpretation of the classic PB&J sandwich featuring peanut butter spheres with liquid centers, grape jelly caviar pearls that burst on the tongue, crispy bread tuiles, and a peanut butter powder dusting. This Instagram-worthy dessert transforms childhood nostalgia into fine dining artistry with vibrant purple pearls, golden spheres, and delicate bread crisps arranged like edible jewelry on the plate.
Total Time
75 mins
Servings
4
Calories
380
Difficulty
medium
room temperature
for peanut butter mixture
for spherification
for calcium bath
seedless
for caviar pearls
preferably brioche
melted
for dusting
crushed, for garnish
optional, for garnish
cold, for caviar
for calcium bath
Prepare calcium bath by dissolving calcium chloride in 4 cups of water. Set aside in a large bowl.
For peanut butter spheres, blend peanut butter with heavy cream until smooth. Dissolve sodium alginate in 1/4 cup warm water and mix into peanut butter mixture until fully incorporated.
Using a hemisphere spoon, carefully drop peanut butter mixture into calcium bath. Let spheres form for 2 minutes, then gently transfer to clean water. Refrigerate until serving.
For grape caviar, place vegetable oil in freezer for 30 minutes. Heat grape jelly until liquid, whisk in agar-agar powder until dissolved.
Using a syringe, drop grape mixture into cold oil to form pearls. Strain pearls and rinse gently with cold water.
For bread tuiles, remove crusts and roll bread slices very thin. Cut into decorative shapes, brush with melted butter, and bake at 350°F until golden and crispy.
To plate, arrange 3 peanut butter spheres on each plate. Scatter grape caviar pearls artfully around spheres. Place bread tuiles vertically between spheres. Dust with powdered sugar and crushed freeze-dried raspberries. Garnish with edible flowers.
room temperature
for peanut butter mixture
for spherification
for calcium bath
seedless
for caviar pearls
preferably brioche
melted
for dusting
crushed, for garnish
optional, for garnish
cold, for caviar
for calcium bath
Prepare calcium bath by dissolving calcium chloride in 4 cups of water. Set aside in a large bowl.
For peanut butter spheres, blend peanut butter with heavy cream until smooth. Dissolve sodium alginate in 1/4 cup warm water and mix into peanut butter mixture until fully incorporated.
Using a hemisphere spoon, carefully drop peanut butter mixture into calcium bath. Let spheres form for 2 minutes, then gently transfer to clean water. Refrigerate until serving.
For grape caviar, place vegetable oil in freezer for 30 minutes. Heat grape jelly until liquid, whisk in agar-agar powder until dissolved.
Using a syringe, drop grape mixture into cold oil to form pearls. Strain pearls and rinse gently with cold water.
For bread tuiles, remove crusts and roll bread slices very thin. Cut into decorative shapes, brush with melted butter, and bake at 350°F until golden and crispy.
To plate, arrange 3 peanut butter spheres on each plate. Scatter grape caviar pearls artfully around spheres. Place bread tuiles vertically between spheres. Dust with powdered sugar and crushed freeze-dried raspberries. Garnish with edible flowers.
Per serving (4 servings)
Calories
380
Daily Value
19%
Dietary Information
Per serving (4 servings)
Calories
380
Daily Value
19%
Dietary Information
Per serving • Based on 4 servings
* Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
💡 Want personalized DV% based on your health profile? Download the CalorieGram app for customized nutrition tracking tailored to your goals.
Per serving • Based on 4 servings
* Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
💡 Want personalized DV% based on your health profile? Download the CalorieGram app for customized nutrition tracking tailored to your goals.