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Microwave Bread Pudding Recipe for One

December 16, 2019 By Sharon Garofalow 8 Comments

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This easy Microwave Bread Pudding for one is the perfect treat to make for yourself when you want to cozy up on the couch and watch some terrible reality TV.

With yummy King’s Hawaiian bread rolls and some rich chocolate chunks, this classic dessert can be made quickly and cooked for just a few minutes in the microwave.

The vanilla and cinnamon add tons of flavor to this delicious dessert you will want to stuff in your face hole. 

If you love easy desserts, you’ll love this bread pudding version. 


Single serve microwave chocolate bread pudding recipe in a white ramekin on a table next to a cup of coffee

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Easy Microwave Bread Pudding for one!

We are fully into the holiday crazy around here.

I am almost done Christmas shopping, we took our family photo for our christmas cards, and I’ve got my list of all the holiday treats I need to make for pretty much everyone we know.

For years I let the holiday stress make me crazy and suck the joy right out of this most wonderful time of the year.

But I’ve realized that in this insane post-Thanksgiving weeks, it is OK and very important to take some time for yourself.

As most therapists would tell you, you should always eat your feelings (no, wait! – but it works for me) so I decided to make a super comforting dessert.

For just me. Because this post is all about me. And this Microwave Bread Pudding for one is delicious.

It’s not really in a mug but who cares. This dish works way better. And you get an extra-large serving so…

What is bread pudding

Bread pudding is a simple dessert made with items you probably have in your house. Stale bread and cream, plus eggs and some spices create a souffle-like treat.

There are a bunch of varieties and flavors you can make into bread pudding. But you can never go wrong with chocolate. 

It’s comforting and easy to make. And while I love to make it around the holidays, you can eat it any time of year.

Especially when it can be made so quickly in the microwave. 

 

ingredients to make a single serving bread pudding recipe in the microwave!

How to make Bread Pudding in the microwave

The ingredients are super simple. This small pack of King’s Hawaiian Rolls would actually make two servings.

And all of these ingredients can be found at Target which is awesome because when you are done with your gift and toilet paper buying, you can grab these things to make yourself a wonderful treat.

I know sometimes it doesn’t feel like it, during December, but you are allowed to sit down on the couch for a minute and turn on the TV. Any time of the day. Because you deserve it.

Scroll to the end of the post for a printable recipe card with full measurements and instructions. 

Ingredients

  • Kings Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
  • chocolate chips
  • egg
  • sugar
  • cup milk
  • cinnamon
  • vanilla
  • Sprinkle of nutmeg or mace

While traditional recipes use regular bread, I used King’s Hawaiian rolls. They have such an amazing flavor and I knew they would be a great addition.

I used semi-sweet chunks but you can use whatever you have and like the best. I liked how rustic the chunks look. 

And you can add whatever spices you want. I like the ones I listed but you could use allspice, or cloves even. Whatever seasonal spices you like, just add!

a measuring cup with milk, egg, vanilla, milk and spices in it to make bread pudding in the microwave

Directions

In a small bowl add egg, sugar, milk, cinnamon and vanilla and whisk together. 

someone pouring an egg and cinnamon mixture over King's Hawaiian Cubes in a large ramekin

Open the King’s Hawaiian Rolls and butter each side. Then cut each side into 4 cubes. 

I used about 1 and 1/2 rolls. I wanted to make sure that there was enough of the custardy part so I left out the other half of the last roll.

I think I could have included it and it still would have been a great consistency.

Place the buttered bread cubes in a microwave-safe ramekin.

As I’ve mentioned, my ramekin is on the larger side. Some might think it’s too large for a personal-sized dessert. 

I think it’s perfect.

Notice how it is lower and wider rather than tall. That helps everything to cook evenly. 

You also want the bread to be covered in the egg mixture and stay really moist. 

Pour the egg mixture over the top. 

Bread pudding ingredients, topped with chocolate chunks, in a large ramekin before it's cookedThen add some of your chocolate. I used a few tablespoons of a semi-sweet chocolate baking bar cut into chunks.

You can give it a little stir if you like, but I just left them right on top. 

the opening of a spice container showing mace

Then before it went to the microwave, I gave her a little dusting of mace. Mace is basically nutmeg but, like, way cooler because you rarely hear about it.

It basically comes from a different part of whole nutmeg.

It is very similar to nutmeg so if that is all you have, it’s the perfect substitute. 

a single serving of chocolate bread pudding cooked in the microwave

Put it in the microwave for 1 minute and then check it to see if there is still liquid.

I microwaved it for another 30 seconds, checked it again and then did one more burst of 15.

Try not to overcook it. 

A little white pitcher holding extra chocolate sauce

I thought I may want to have a little extra chocolate sauce to make this thing even more decadent but it wasn’t really needed!

Depending on how stressed out you are, you may want it. Extra chocolate is always a good idea.Single serve microwave chocolate bread pudding recipe on a table next to a cup of coffee and a forkNow pour yourself a cup of coffee, and then go to town on this super yummy dessert. It was delicious.

Before this, I would have told you I wasn’t a fan of bread puddings. But this one, with all that chocolatey goodness, is perfection.

I was stunned out how tasty it was coming out of the microwave.a white coffee cup with gold handle next to a white ramekin on a table.

It’s like they say on the plane, but the oxygen mask on yourself first before you help your child. If you ain’t breathing, no one else is. Take care of yourself.

And this Microwave Bread Pudding is the perfect way to take a little “me time”

Microwave chocolate bread pudding recipe for one in a large ramekin on a table next to a cup of coffee, a pitcher of chocolate sauce and a forkI’m wishing you the least stressful holiday ever. But just knowing you can make this microwave bread pudding in a mug helps a little, right?

More easy recipes to try

  • This wine cake is perfect for all your holiday entertaining.
  • Caramel Corn makes a great holiday treat and gift idea. And this recipe is the BEST!
  • Want a show-stopping dessert? Bake a pie INSIDE your cake layers! This Pie Cake is a total crowd-pleaser.

Buzzfeed included this in a post for 17 Microwave Desserts so check it out if you need even more quick desserts. 


Printable Recipe for Microwavable Bread Pudding

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Yield: 1 serving

Easy Microwave Bread Pudding in a Mug

Single serve microwave chocolate bread pudding recipe.

This yummy dessert recipe 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. Microwave Bread Pudding, with rich chocolate chunks and sweet King's Hawaiian bread cubes, is one of my favorite simple recipes to make for myself.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2-2 King's Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, cubed
  • 2 TBSP chocolate, 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 or mace

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl add the egg, sugar, milk, cinnamon and vanilla and whisk together. 
  2. Open 2 King's Hawaiian Rolls and butter each side.
  3. Cut each side into 4 cubes.
  4. Add the buttered cubes to a large microwavable ramekin.
  5. Pour the egg mixture over the top of the bread, making sure all the bread is covered.
  6. Add the chocolate chunks. 
  7. Sprinkle the top of the dish with mace or nutmeg.
  8. Put in microwave for 1 minute then check if the egg mixture has set.
  9. Microwave for another 30 seconds and check again. 
  10. 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.

If you don't have chocolate chunks, you can substitute chocolate chips.

Nutrition Information

Yield

1

Serving Size

1 Servings

Amount Per Serving Calories 422Total Fat 16gSaturated Fat 8gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 7gCholesterol 197mgSodium 278mgCarbohydrates 57gFiber 3gSugar 37gProtein 13g

Nutrition information isn't always accurate.

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Cuisine: American / Category: Dessert

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Sharon lives in Southern California with her adorable family. She loves to share ideas to make mom life easier and encourage busy gals to make time for themselves too! Sharon's "me" time often includes watching Hallmark Channel movies, sipping sauvignon blanc, trying not to eat Salt and Pepper potato chips, and planning girlfriend getaways.

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Comments

  1. Sheila Spencer says

    October 17, 2020 at 7:26 am

    I’ve always called this bread and butter pudding. Bread pudding is completely different, a much more solid pudding that can be eaten in slices like a cake.

    Reply
    • Sharon Garofalow says

      October 20, 2020 at 1:00 pm

      Interesting! I’ve only ever seen bread pudding like this! But now I feel like I need to try something denser. I bet that is even more delicious! Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
  2. Joni says

    October 17, 2019 at 5:25 am

    I think there maybe a typo in the instructions on 7-8 I’m assuming u mean seconds instead of minutes?

    Reply
    • Sharon Garofalow says

      October 17, 2019 at 2:32 pm

      YES!!! OMG. Thank you for pointing that out. I’ve had the recipe up for years and have never caught that!

      Reply
  3. Nichole says

    December 18, 2014 at 9:27 pm

    I love bread pudding! But I’m kind of lazy about making it. You had me at “microwave”! Awesome idea!

    Reply
    • Sharon Garofalow says

      January 8, 2015 at 1:09 pm

      I’m not a super fan of bread pudding but this may have converted me. I think the chocolate really made a difference!!

      Reply
  4. Melissa says

    December 16, 2014 at 11:37 am

    Bread pudding is one of my all time fave dessert and you microwaved it?!!? Genius!

    Reply
    • Sharon Garofalow says

      January 8, 2015 at 1:10 pm

      I would microwave everything if I could! :)

      Reply

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