Microwave Bread Pudding

Close up of a bread and butter pudding in a bowl with chocolate.

4.41 from 10 votes

This yummy Microwave Bread Pudding recipe for one (or you can call it mug bread pudding!) is perfect for those cozy nights at home where you want a sweet treat but don't want to make a whole batch of something. With rich chocolate chunks and sweet King's Hawaiian bread cubes, is one of my favorite simple desserts to make for myself.

Prep Time5

Cook Time3

Total Time8

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: serving

Calories: 387kcal

Author: Sharon Garofalow

Ingredients

2 King's Hawaiian Sweet Rolls cubed
2 TBSP chocolate chips I used semi-sweet, but this is your flavor preference
1 egg
2 TBSP sugar
1/3 cup milk
1/8 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp vanilla
Sprinkle of nutmeg

Instructions

Slice 2 King's Hawaiian Rolls in half and butter each side.
Cut each side into 4 cubes.
In a small bowl add the egg, sugar, milk, cinnamon and vanilla and whisk together.
Add the buttered cubes and chocolate chips to a large microwavable ramekin.
Pour the egg mixture over the top of the bread,
Use a fork or your fingers to press the bread downinto the egg mixture to make sure it's fully covered.
Sprinkle the top of the dish with nutmeg.
Put in microwave for 1 minute then check if the egg mixture has set. Use a fork to pull the bread away from the side to make sure there's not a big pool of egg in the bottom. Also check the center.
Microwave for another 30 seconds and check again.
Continue to microwave at additional 15-second intervals until the egg mixture is set.

Notes

You can use regular bread if you don't have King's Hawaiian Rolls.
Try not to overcook this dessert. If you think it needs more time, add 15-second intervals and check again.
With this base recipe, you can create all kinds of variations. Swap the chocolate chips for hazelnut spread! Or leave out the chocolate and add in dried fruits and nuts!
It would not be disgusting with a little bourbon added to the custard before cooking.
Have leftover croissants or raisin bread? Those would work too and create another twist of flavor.
Store any leftover bread pudding in an air-tight container in the fridge for several days.

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