Easy Microwave Bread Pudding Recipe for One (2024)

This easy Microwave Bread Pudding in a mugis 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 is ready in under 10 minutes.

Why You’ll Love This Bread Pudding in a Mug

This single-serving bread pudding is total comfort food and can be made fast so you can start enjoying it sooner. Which is especially great for a dessert lover like I am.

Like a large pour of wine, this recipe makes a large serving of a decadent dessert that can be made in the microwave (check out my microwave dump cake too!) and is great when you would prefer to make a small batch of something.

Except for the Hawaiian Rolls which you may or may not have, the ingredients are staples that you probably already have on hand.

Related: Pumpkin Mug Cake

Sometimes called Bread and Butter Pudding, the vanilla and cinnamon add tons of flavor and pair perfectly with chocolate chips to make this a delicious dessert you will want to stuff in your face hole.

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

These Cinnamon Sugar Walnuts or Baked Bananas with brown sugar and butter are also a great easy treat if you are feeling snacky!

Ingredient notes

While most recipes for bread pudding calls for stale bread, I truly don’t think it matters that much. Fresh Hawaiian Rolls works perfectly.

But if you don’t have Hawaiian Rolls, regular bread works fine.

Using chocolate chips keeps things easy but you could use higher-end baking chocolate too.

You can add whatever spices you want. I like cinnamon and nutmeg, but you could use allspice, or cloves even. Whatever spices you like, just add!

The nutmeg is not shown in the image above, as it won’t ruin the dish if not included.

How to make Microwave Bread Pudding

Cut each Hawaiian Roll in half and butter both sides.

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Then cut the bread into chunks.

Add milk, sugar, egg, vanilla and cinnamon to a medium bowl.

Mix with a whisk (or fork) to blend well.

Place the buttered bread cubes and chocolate chips in a microwave-safe ramekin. Mine is 16 ounces but you could probably get away with something smaller. You could also use a really large mug if you had one.

I used my fingers to press the bread down into the egg mixture to make sure it was all covered.

I have no real reason for why I don’t add the nutmeg with the cinnamon earlier, but I really like it right on top. Add it whenever you feel is right.

Put the bread and butter pudding 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. I used a fork to pull the bread away from the sides to see if there was any egg liquid at the bottom. I also pried the center open to make sure the bread was not all eggy.

I did one more burst of 30 seconds and it was ready. And oh so good.

The bread can be moist but there shouldn’t be too much liquid anywhere. There, especially, should not be any drooly egg goo left.

Tips and tricks

• Try not to overcook the Hawaiian Roll bread pudding. 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.
• My microwave is 1000 watts. So you may have to adjust the cooking time based on your own microwave.

Frequently asked questions

If you came over from Pinterest, you may recognize this image! This was from my original mug Bread Pudding in a mug post in 2014. I used chocolate chunks instead of chips. Both ways are delicious!

If you need a quick dessert to satisfy that sweet tooth, this Bread Pudding for one is for you!

Now pour yourself a cup of coffee, and go to town on this super yummy dessert.

• Buzzfeed included this in a post for 17 Microwave Desserts so check it out if you need even more quick desserts.
• This Cool Whip Frosting With Pudding is so simple and such a great dessert topping to make for all your favorite treats.
• When I need a dessert that is a crowd-pleaser that can easily feed a group I make my Chocolate Pudding Dump Cake!
• This Angel Food Cake with Strawberries and Cool Whip is a nostalgic recipe that puts smiles on faces.
• Hot Chocolate Cupcakes are another cozy treat for the winter months!