You’ve Been Eating PB&J All Wrong and These 15 Recipes Prove It

Jill Caren

Peanut butter and jelly is not just for sandwiches anymore. This pairing makes for some perfect desserts and treats that everyone will love.

Categories Dessert Ideas

What if we told you, that you have been eating peanut butter and jelly all wrong your whole life. That’s right, that iconic lunchbox staple you’ve been mindlessly slapping between two pieces of bread since kindergarten? There is so much more to it.

This combination is so popular, it even has its own day! National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day is held annually on April 2nd.

To honor the day, we are sharing recipes that show just how awesome peanut butter and jelly can really be. No sandwiches here, just desserts and treats that take a classic to a whole new level.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Cheesecake

pb and jelly cheesecake slice on a plate
Cheesecake It Is

A sweet delicate graham cracker crust with a cream cheese and peanut butter filling are the base for this recipe from Cheesecake It Is. A layer of jam or jelly and some extra peanut butter chips make this an elegant dessert with a fun flavor.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies

pbj cookies plated
The Monday Box

Soft and chewy cookies from The Monday Box that features your favorite childhood flavors. Every bite brings the flavors of peanut butter and jelly so you get all the feels of your childhood!

Peanut Butter Pie

pbj pie in a pie plate
Crinkled Cookbook

An easy no-bake pie from Crinkled Cookbook for peanut butter lovers. The pie features smooth and creamy peanut butter in a graham cracker crust with a blend of your favorite jam.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Pinwheels

pbj pinwheel desserts
Ruffles and Rain Boots

A pinwheel is a versatile treat and this recipe from Ruffles and Rain Boots is proof of that. A puff pastry, peanut butter and jelly are the basic ingredients needed to make these fun treats kids will love. Mix it up with almond butter, add some fresh fruit or serve with ice cream for a dessert they will ask for often.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Truffles

pn and jelly truffles
Carries Experimental Kitchen

A wonderfully delicious truffle with all the tastes of peanut butter and jelly fans will love. The recipe from Carries Experimental Kitchen brings peanut butter and jelly together in a chocolatey shell.

Nutter Butter Jelly Bars

nutter butter and jelly bars in quarters on a plate
The Short Order Cook

An easy recipe from The Short Order Cook that features a Nutter Butter base with a sweet layer of preserves on top. The crumble topping gives it the texture and added sweetness kids and adults will love.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Thumbprint Cookie

pbj thumbprint cookies
Chenee Today

A classic cookie with a new flavor sensation. Thumbprint cookies from Chenee Today are based off a peanut butter cookie filled with sweet jam. A different texture and flavor from your traditional butter based thumbprints and a cookie that will become a fast favorite!

Peanut Butter and Jelly Linzer Cookie

pb and jelly linzer cookies on a plate
The Spiffy Cookie

Take a traditional Linzer cookie and turn it into something with a child-like flavor. Delicious fruit jam is the star of the show in the recipe from The Spiffy Cookie, but the peanut butter is quite the understudy!

Peanut Butter and Jelly Chia Pudding Parfait

pbj chia pudding in cups
World of Vegan

Perfect for breakfast – or a great dessert. This recipe from World of Vegan features vegan chia pudding with strawberry compote and a drizzle of melted peanut butter. Add some fresh fruit or whipped cream for some freshness or additional sweetness.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Layer Cake

peanut butter layer cake with jelly on a cake stand
The Baking Fairy

This peanut butter and jelly layer cake from The Baking Fairy will not disappoint! Layers of peanut butter cake mixed with layers of jelly all topped with a creamy peanut butter ganache.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Crostata

pb jelly crostata
The Baking Fairy

Take a traditional Italian crostata and kick it up a notch with this unique recipe from The Baking Fairy. A peanut butter shortbread crust filled with fruit spread will have your mouth begging for more.

Peanut Butter and Jelly White Chocolate Bark

pieces of white chocolate peanut butter and jelly bark
Cupcakes and Kale Chips

White chocolate stuffed with peanut butter and jelly is an easy recipe that makes for a great dessert option. Cupcakes and Kale Chips offers a recipe that will have you creating this bark in no time.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Pavlova

pbj pavlova sliced on plates for serving
Quiet Baking Today

A fun take on Pavlova that features a fluffy cloud of peanut butter whipped cream. The strawberry topping sits on top giving it a beautiful look and amazing burst of flavor. The recipe from Quiet Baking Day offers a few variations to customize it as well.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Apple Nachos

peanut butter and jelly apple nachos stacked
Cupcakes and Kale Chips

A unique take on nachos from Cupcakes and Kale Chips. Kids will love them for the taste, moms will love them for the bit of healthy eating involved! Apple slices with a topping of peanut butter, jam and cream cheese.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Popcorn

bowl of peanut butter and jelly popcorn
Mommy Evolution

Kick up that plain old popcorn with this create peanut butter and jelly version from Mommy Evolution.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Fat Bombs

stack of pb and jelly fat bombs
Fit Mama Real Food

A quick snack for on the run, or a dessert option everyone will love. These fat bombs from Fit Mama Real Food are a healthy sweet option. Simple ingredients like coconut oil, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, salt and strawberry jam are all that is needed.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Oatmeal Bars

peanut butter and jelly oatmeal bars
Fit Mama Real Food

This healthier option for a PB&J treat can be a snack or a dessert. The recipe comes from Fit Mama Real Food and features oats, peanut butter, jam, apples, peanut butter powder and more.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Fillo Doughnuts

pb and jelly donuts made from fillo
All Thats Jas

Whether you call them doughnuts or fillonuts, these dessert treats check all the boxes for a great dessert option. Dairy-free, vegan and lower in carbs than other desserts on the list, but not lacking in flavor. The recipe from All That’s Jas features baked fillo filled with  peanut butter and jelly and can be served hot or cold.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Parfait

pbj parfaits in glasses
The Spiffy Cookie

Another dessert or breakfast option that tastes amazing! The recipe from The Spiffy Cookie features layers of peanut butter granola, jam and fresh fruit. Add in some whipped cream or a drizzle of peanut butter to up the flavor game.

Sugar Free Copycat PB and Jelly Crumbl Cookies

sugar free pb and jelly cookies in a layer
The Sugar Free Diva

From The Sugar Free Diva we have a recipe that will give you all the feels and flavors of a Crumbl PB&J cookie. The peanut butter cookie is topped with a swirl of peanut butter and jelly on the top. Not only will they taste amazing, they look amazing!

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