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~ Biscoff Spread Giveaway and Bread Pudding Recipe ~
Belgium is known for its waffles, beer and fries, but there is something even more amazing that comes from the small European country ~ Speculoos Cookies.
If you’ve ever flown on Delta Airlines, you’ve been exposed to this deliciousness. Delta doesn’t serve peanuts or pretzels, oh no, they keep you coming back with two little crispy, buttery cinnamon cookies.
The Speculoos cookies, made by Lotus Bakeries, are called Biscoff in the U.S. I’m not sure why the name change, but I assure you the recipe has to be the same, because both Speculoos and Biscoff are out of this world.
Lotus Bakeries has found a way to make this cookie even better, they’ve turned it into a spread. The spread has the consistency of peanut butter, but it’s completely different in taste.
It’s a buttery, cinnamon-like spread with a very creamy texture. It tastes like graham crackers, but better. My description is really not doing it justice, which is why I’m so excited that I’ve teamed up with Lotus Bakeries to give away 2 jars of smooth spread and 2 jars of crunchy spread.
The smooth spread is great on apples and toast, and it melts easily, making it a perfect topping for ice cream. The crunchy spread has chunks of caramelized Biscoff cookies mixed throughout. I promise you a jar of crunchy Biscoff Spread and a spoon is all you need for a heavenly dessert.
When I moved from Belgium to the U.S., I stocked up on both spreads, but now Biscoff sells them both in the States. The smooth spread is available in select grocery stores, and the crunchy spread is available online.
But there’s no need to go shopping just yet because through this giveaway, you can win both.
Along with these prizes, I’ve developed a Zestuous recipe for Biscoff Bread Pudding. The custard is infused with smooth Biscoff Spread, adding a new depth to the traditional Southern dessert, and it’s all topped with a Biscoff Caramel Pecan Sauce. Enjoy and good luck!
Prizes
How to Win
You have four chances to enter.
- Like Zestuous and Biscoff on Facebook and leave a comment at the bottom of this post telling me that you did.
- Follow @BiscoffCookies and @Zestuous on Twitter and leave a comment telling me that you did.
- Share the link to this giveaway on your Facebook wall. Then, leave a comment telling me that you did.
- Tweet the following tweet: “Win 4 jars of Biscoff Spread from @BiscoffCookies and @Zestuous http://goo.gl/wdkVf.” Then, leave a separate comment below telling me that you did.
Rules:
- Each entry must be posted in a separate comment, so it is counted individually, giving you more chances to win.
- The comments will be numbered in order, and the winner will be selected by a random number generator.
- I will reply to your comment to let you know that you won. You’ll need to contact me within 24 hours with your mailing address. Your spread will be shipped directly from Lotus Bakeries North America warehouse located in Santa Rosa, California.
- If I don’t hear from you in 24 hours, I will pick another winner.
- This giveaway is open to those in the continental U.S.
Giveaway timeline:
- The giveaway starts immediately.
- The giveaway ends at 10 p.m. (CST) Saturday, Jan. 21.
- 4 T. butter
- 12 slices (8 cups) whole wheat bread, cubed
- 1 cup milk
- 1 ½ cups half and half
- ½ cup smooth Biscoff Spread
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 4 eggs
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- ½ tsp. kosher salt
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Place the butter in a 13 x 9 pan. Then, place the pan in the oven to melt the butter. Remove the pan from the oven. Slice the bread into cubes and toss in the butter.
Combine the milk, half and half, Biscoff spread and cinnamon in a saucepot. Heat over medium heat, until the spread melts and the ingredients are fully combined, about 10 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar.
Temper the eggs by adding about a half a cup of the cream mixture to the eggs. Whisk together.
Pour the eggs into the saucepot. Add the vanilla and salt and stir over medium heat about 4 minutes. You want the custard to thicken slightly, but be careful not to scramble the eggs.
Pour the custard over the bread and toss gently to coat. Bake for 20 minutes.
Remove from the oven, and pour the Biscoff Caramel Pecan Sauce (recipe below) over the bread pudding.
Return to the oven and bake for 5 minutes, or until the caramel sauce begins to bubble. Serve warm.
http://www.zestuous.com/2012/01/biscoff-bread-pudding-with-biscoff-caramel-pecan-sauce/
- 1 ½ cups brown sugar
- ½ cup butter
- ¼ cup smooth Biscoff Spread
- 2 T. milk
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Combine the sugar and butter in a small saucepot over medium heat. After about 4 minutes, the butter will melt.
At the 8-minute point, add the Biscoff Spread. The sauce will solidify and then separate. This is normal.
At the 12-minute mark, add the milk. Stir to combine.
Once the ingredients are combined and no longer separated, remove from heat and add the pecans.
http://www.zestuous.com/2012/01/biscoff-bread-pudding-with-biscoff-caramel-pecan-sauce/
78 comments
pam says:
July 26, 2012 at 22:52 (UTC -7)
Hi, I came to this site from TC Jewfolk and was curious about Speculoos/Biscoff. Trader Joe’s sells a Speculoos Cookie Butter and now they have a dark chocolate bar filled with Speculoos cookie butter. Is this made by Biscoff? I’m assuming the recipes are pretty similar, as Trader Joe’s is infamous for getting ‘inspiration’ from other foods.
Some of your readers might have an easier time finding the Trader Joe’s version.
Carla H. says:
May 2, 2012 at 16:09 (UTC -7)
I tweeted the following tweet: “Win 4 jars of Biscoff Spread from @BiscoffCookies and @Zestuous http://goo.gl/wdkVf.”
Carla H. says:
May 2, 2012 at 16:08 (UTC -7)
I follow @Zestuous and @BiscoffCookies on Twitter.
Carla H. says:
May 2, 2012 at 16:07 (UTC -7)
I like Zestuous and Biscoff Cookies on Facebook.
linh says:
February 27, 2012 at 02:59 (UTC -7)
i shared the link to this giveaway on my Facebook wall =o)
linh says:
February 27, 2012 at 02:57 (UTC -7)
i Like Zestuous and Biscoff on Facebook =o)
sima says:
January 21, 2012 at 15:11 (UTC -7)
I already like Zestuous and Biscoff on Facebook
..
Susan Russell says:
January 21, 2012 at 10:22 (UTC -7)
About to share give away on fb
Susan Russell says:
January 21, 2012 at 10:21 (UTC -7)
Tweeted
Susan Russell says:
January 21, 2012 at 10:20 (UTC -7)
Following on twitter
Susan Russell says:
January 21, 2012 at 10:20 (UTC -7)
Liked both on facebook
Connie Bolick Lee says:
January 20, 2012 at 10:18 (UTC -7)
I shared the giveaway on my Facebook page
Connie Bolick Lee says:
January 20, 2012 at 10:13 (UTC -7)
I tweeted about the giveaway https://twitter.com/#!/ConnieBolickLee/status/160378882191663105
Connie Bolick Lee says:
January 20, 2012 at 10:06 (UTC -7)
I already follow @Zestuous and @BiscoffCookies on twitter.
(ConnieBolickLee)
Connie Bolick Lee says:
January 20, 2012 at 10:02 (UTC -7)
I already like Zestuous and Biscoff on Facebook
Kathy Mayes says:
January 18, 2012 at 19:10 (UTC -7)
I really love Biscoff spread, never nothing like it before, got it for a gift and I can truly say I will be ordering some.
Jenny says:
January 18, 2012 at 12:49 (UTC -7)
I liked Biscoff and Zestuous on Facebook.
Mitra says:
January 17, 2012 at 23:04 (UTC -7)
I liked Zestuous and Biscoff on Facebook!
Kim Hanson says:
January 17, 2012 at 23:00 (UTC -7)
And finally, I am now a Twitter follower of @Zestuous and @BiscoffCookies!
Kim Hanson says:
January 17, 2012 at 22:59 (UTC -7)
I tweeted the message on my twitter! (And pinned it on my Pinterest wall just for good measure!)
anna says:
January 17, 2012 at 22:55 (UTC -7)
liked both fb pages!
Kim Hanson says:
January 17, 2012 at 22:54 (UTC -7)
I posted the link to the giveaway on my Facebook wall!
Kim Hanson says:
January 17, 2012 at 22:53 (UTC -7)
I already “like” your Facebook site, and I now also “like” Biscoff on Facebook!
Anna says:
January 17, 2012 at 22:52 (UTC -7)
I shared it on my wall and tagged 2 biscoff fanatics with it!
anna says:
January 17, 2012 at 22:51 (UTC -7)
just followed both of you guys!
Anna says:
January 17, 2012 at 22:51 (UTC -7)
just tweeted it!
Linda Rogers says:
January 17, 2012 at 21:25 (UTC -7)
I tweeted “Win 4 jars of Biscoff Spread from @BiscoffCookies and @Zestuous
Linda Rogers says:
January 17, 2012 at 21:25 (UTC -7)
I shared your giveaway on my page Serious Food for the Soul
Linda Rogers says:
January 17, 2012 at 21:23 (UTC -7)
I follow Zestuous on Twitter
Linda Rogers says:
January 17, 2012 at 21:22 (UTC -7)
I follow Biscoff Cookies on Twitter
Linda Rogers says:
January 17, 2012 at 21:21 (UTC -7)
I follow Biscoff on Facebook : )
Linda Rogers says:
January 17, 2012 at 21:20 (UTC -7)
I follow Zestuous on Facebook!
Judith says:
January 17, 2012 at 17:44 (UTC -7)
Shared the link on FB
Judith says:
January 17, 2012 at 17:41 (UTC -7)
Liked Biscoff and Zestuous on FB
Heather says:
January 17, 2012 at 16:20 (UTC -7)
Is family eligible to win too? Just asking?
zestuous says:
January 19, 2012 at 20:06 (UTC -7)
Sure Heather. The winner is picked by a random number generator…no favoritism here.
Susie D. says:
January 17, 2012 at 15:48 (UTC -7)
I shared the link on FB. I have been wanting to try this spread but it isn’t available in my area!
Natalie J Vandenberghe says:
January 17, 2012 at 15:09 (UTC -7)
Tweet! https://twitter.com/#!/lexiquin/status/159366352904261632
Natalie J Vandenberghe says:
January 17, 2012 at 15:07 (UTC -7)
Shared on Facebook
Natalie J Vandenberghe says:
January 17, 2012 at 15:05 (UTC -7)
@Lexiquin follows both you and @BiscoffCookies on Twitter
Your recipes sounds delicious and I can’t wait to try it!
Natalie J Vandenberghe says:
January 17, 2012 at 14:59 (UTC -7)
I already like both you and Biscoff Cookies on Facebook
Thanks for the giveaway.
Tamara @ The Stretch Jean Incident says:
January 17, 2012 at 14:53 (UTC -7)
Tweeted about the giveaway! https://twitter.com/#!/stretchjean/statuses/159362688793853952
Tamara @ The Stretch Jean Incident says:
January 17, 2012 at 14:52 (UTC -7)
Following Zestuous and Biscoff on Twitter! (@stretchjean)
Tamara @ The Stretch Jean Incident says:
January 17, 2012 at 14:52 (UTC -7)
Liked Zestuous and Biscoff on Facebook!
Sarah @ pão e queijo says:
January 17, 2012 at 13:49 (UTC -7)
I’m also now following Zestuous and Biscoff on Twitter (#Sarah_Pardee).
Sarah @ pão e queijo says:
January 17, 2012 at 13:48 (UTC -7)
Your bread pudding looks amazing! I love Biscoff cookies and would love to try the spread. I follow Zestuous and Biscoff on Fb (as pão e queijo blog).
Jacqui says:
January 17, 2012 at 12:33 (UTC -7)
I shared this on Facebook!
Jacqui says:
January 17, 2012 at 12:33 (UTC -7)
I follow @BiscoffCookies and @Zestuous on Twitter
Jacqui says:
January 17, 2012 at 12:32 (UTC -7)
I like Zestuous and Biscoff on Facebook
Svenja says:
January 17, 2012 at 10:27 (UTC -7)
I like Zestuous and Biscoff on Facebook, too =)
Jane says:
January 17, 2012 at 00:33 (UTC -7)
So decadent! I shared this on facebook.
roseann says:
January 17, 2012 at 00:25 (UTC -7)
i tweeted! https://twitter.com/#!/melonpanchan2/status/159144289572622336
roseann says:
January 17, 2012 at 00:25 (UTC -7)
i follow both biscoffcookies and zestuous on twitter!
roseann says:
January 17, 2012 at 00:23 (UTC -7)
i like biscoff and zestuous on fb!
Karen says:
January 16, 2012 at 21:52 (UTC -7)
Shared on facebook. Love your Zestuous site!
Thanks for the chance to win.
Suzanne Mourer says:
January 16, 2012 at 20:22 (UTC -7)
I follow on twitter and facebook, plus pinned it on pinterest! I LOVE Biscoff spread, in fact I am addicted to it!
Connie Bolick Lee says:
January 16, 2012 at 19:57 (UTC -7)
I tweeted the giveaway
Connie Bolick Lee says:
January 16, 2012 at 19:51 (UTC -7)
I shared on facebook
Laurel Hamilton says:
January 16, 2012 at 19:50 (UTC -7)
I just had Biscoff cookies the other night! I love them! Just posted the recipe on FB and I can’t wait to make it. I’m also now following Zestuous and BIscoff on FB. Thank you!
Connie Bolick Lee says:
January 16, 2012 at 19:48 (UTC -7)
I follow Zestuous and BiscoffCookies on twitter
Connie Bolick Lee says:
January 16, 2012 at 19:46 (UTC -7)
I like Zestuous and Biscoff on facebook
Brittany says:
January 16, 2012 at 19:40 (UTC -7)
I like Zestuous on FB
Brittany says:
January 16, 2012 at 19:40 (UTC -7)
I already “like” biscoff on FB
tati says:
January 16, 2012 at 18:18 (UTC -7)
Shared the giveaway on FB!
tati says:
January 16, 2012 at 18:18 (UTC -7)
Liked Zestuous on FB!
tati says:
January 16, 2012 at 18:18 (UTC -7)
Liked Biscoff on FB!
Blaire Ruch says:
January 16, 2012 at 18:07 (UTC -7)
i tweeted the tweet!
Blaire Ruch says:
January 16, 2012 at 18:06 (UTC -7)
i shared the link to this giveaway on my facebook page!
Blaire Ruch says:
January 16, 2012 at 18:04 (UTC -7)
I follow Zestuous and Biscoff on twitter.
Blaire Ruch says:
January 16, 2012 at 18:02 (UTC -7)
I like Zestuous and Biscoff on Facebook!!!!!
Melissa says:
January 16, 2012 at 17:50 (UTC -7)
Shared on Facebook!
Melissa says:
January 16, 2012 at 17:50 (UTC -7)
I “like” you on Facebook and have now been introduced and officially “like” Biscoff Cookies!
~kim says:
January 16, 2012 at 17:38 (UTC -7)
I “like” Biscoff on FB too~!
~kim says:
January 16, 2012 at 17:38 (UTC -7)
Wooo… you better believe I follow ZESTUOUS on FB!
Maureen Chapman says:
January 16, 2012 at 17:30 (UTC -7)
Shared on Facebook.
Maureen Chapman says:
January 16, 2012 at 17:27 (UTC -7)
I follow Zestuous and Biscoff on Facebook. Omg your recipe looks amazing!
Judy White says:
January 16, 2012 at 17:26 (UTC -7)
I just “liked” Biscoff on Facebook, too!
Judy White says:
January 16, 2012 at 17:24 (UTC -7)
I already “like” your Zestuous site on facebook!