Microwave Bread and Butter Pudding
Transform your leftover bread into a cozy, comforting dessert in just minutes with this quick and easy Microwave Bread and Butter Pudding! Perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute cravings, this recipe features layers of buttery, slightly stale bread soaked in a rich custard made from milk, egg, sugar, and a splash of vanilla extract. Optional raisins and a hint of ground cinnamon add an extra layer of flavor, while the microwave makes the cooking process faster than ever—done in under 6 minutes! With its creamy texture and golden top, this two-serving treat is ideal for sharing, whether enjoyed on its own or paired with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Simple, delicious, and waste-free, this microwave dessert is the ultimate quick-fix comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 slices Bread slices (preferably slightly stale)
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 large Egg
- 200 milliliters Milk
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Raisins (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
Butter one side of each bread slice using 1 tablespoon of butter in total. Tear the buttered bread into small pieces and arrange them in a microwave-safe dish (roughly 6 inches in diameter).
If using, sprinkle raisins evenly over the bread pieces.
In a microwave-safe measuring jug or bowl, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in the microwave (about 20 seconds).
Whisk the egg, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract into the melted butter until well combined. Add ground cinnamon, if desired.
Pour the egg and milk mixture evenly over the bread pieces, ensuring all the bread gets soaked. Gently press the bread with the back of a spoon to help it absorb the liquid.
Place the dish in the microwave and cook on medium power for 5-6 minutes, or until the custard is set and the top is slightly golden. The cooking time may vary depending on your microwave’s wattage.
Allow the pudding to rest for 2 minutes after cooking; it will firm up slightly as it cools.
Serve warm on its own or with a dollop of cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
878 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.3 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.0 g | 90% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 304 mg | 101% | |
| Sodium | 912 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 111.3 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.5 g | ||
| Protein | 23.3 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.7 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 464 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 667 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
