Peanut Butter & Jelly Mac Recipe from Disneyland Resort

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY MAC

Disney California Adventure Park Food & Wine Festival
Serves 4-6

MACARONI

• 1 pound dried elbow macaroni
• 1 tablespoon canola oil

STRAWBERRY CRUMBLE

• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons strawberry jelly

STRAWBERRY SAUCE

• 1/2 cup strawberry jelly

PEANUT BUTTER SAUCE

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 cups heavy cream
• 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• Coarse salt, to taste

TOPPING

• 1 packet strawberry-flavored popping candies

FOR MACARONI:

1. Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and toss with canola oil to prevent sticking.
2. Set aside.

FOR STRAWBERRY CRUMBLE:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
2. Combine flour, brown sugar and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on low speed until combined.
3. Add melted butter and strawberry and mix on medium speed until crumbly. 
4. Place on reserved sheet pan and bake for 6-8 minutes, until crumble begins to brown.
5. Set aside.

FOR STRAWBERRY SAUCE:

1. Heat strawberry jelly in a medium saucepan over low heat for 5 minutes, until jelly is easily poured.
2. Keep warm until ready to serve.

FOR PEANUT BUTTER SAUCE:

1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk for 2 minutes. Add heavy cream and stir constantly until heavy cream is 175°F.
2. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter. Season with salt, to taste.
3. Keep warm until ready to serve.

TO SERVE:

1. Stir reserved macaroni into peanut butter sauce. Evenly divide among 4-6 plates and top with strawberry crumble and strawberry sauce. Sprinkle strawberry-flavored popping candies on top.

Always use caution when handling sharp objects and hot contents. Please supervise children who are helping or nearby.

This recipe has been converted from a larger quantity in the restaurant kitchens. The flavor profile may vary from the restaurant’s version.

Don’t forget to download the recipe here!