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    Home » Recipes » Dessert

    Chocolate Microwave Bread Pudding (5 Minutes)

    Updated: August 23, 2022 | Published on: December 14, 2021 - Molly ThompsonLeave a Comment

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    This easy microwave bread pudding is a quick and delicious dessert. The cream, cocoa powder, egg and vanilla create a chocolate custard that sets in 5 minutes.

    two mugs of microwave bread pudding topped with whipped cream and chocolate
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    Typically bread pudding takes 30-45 minutes to bake and set, but this quick version cooks the custard in the microwave in just 2 minutes. It's so gooey in the middle and bursting with chocolate. Kids will go crazy over this simple dessert!

    Speaking of simple desserts, this chocolate pudding pie has all the similar ingredients, and only has 20 minutes of prep time. Who doesn't love an easy chocolate pudding dessert?!

    Ingredient Notes

    • Bread cubes: you can either use brioche, challah or a gluten free white bread. If you're really concerned about keeping it dairy free, look for a dairy free brioche or opt for another white bread.
    • Egg: this helps bind the custard together and create the pudding texture.
    • Sugar: I like to use coconut sugar to keep it refined sugar free, but granulated sugar or brown sugar are great options too.
    • Cocoa powder: dutch or natural cocoa powder work well.
    • Vanilla extract: a quality vanilla goes a long way because there are so few ingredients.
    • Salt: this recipe only calls for a pinch of salt because it's a small serving size.
    • Coconut milk: we're keeping this dairy free by using a full fat coconut milk. You could also use heavy cream or whole milk.
    • Dark chocolate chips: grab some mini chocolate chips to stir in the mixture and sprinkle on top.
    ingredients for chocolate bread pudding measured out on a table

    How to make microwave bread pudding

    Mix the wet ingredients

    1. In a large bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, egg, sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, and vanilla until it's smooth.
    cream, egg, cocoa powder, sugar, salt and vanilla in a medium glass bowl
    add the wet ingredients
    chocolate custard for bread pudding in a glass bowl with a whisk
    whisk until smooth

    Add the bread cubes

    1. Fold in the slices of bread and chocolate chips until the chocolate pudding is completely coating every inch of the bread.
    2. Pour the bread mixture into a greased microwave safe mug and top with more chocolate chips.
    bread cubes on top of bread and butter custard
    add the bread
    chocolate bread pudding mix with chocolate chips in a glass bowl
    mix to coat

    Microwave

    1. Microwave on high until the bread pudding puffs up slightly and looks firmer, about 2 minutes. We used our Cafe 1.5 Cu. Ft. Smart Countertop Convection Microwave Oven in matte white (it's gorgeous!). See the video below!
    2. Carefully check the center to ensure it's not liquid and microwave in 30 second increments if it needs more time. 
    3. The mug will be very hot so be careful when you remove if from the microwave. Serve with a dollop of coconut whipped cream and shaved dark chocolate. You could also serve it with a drizzle of melted chocolate and a scoop of your favorite ice cream!
    baked bread pudding in a glass mug with chocolate chips
    microwave for 2 minutes
    microwave bread pudding in a mug with whipped cream and chocolate
    top with cream and chocolate

    FAQs

    How do you know when bread pudding is done?

    You'll know when a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. It's ok if there is some melted chocolate on the sides, but if the center is wet, microwave and check again after 30 seconds.

    Why is my bread pudding soggy in the middle?

    Your bread pudding is likely soggy in the middle because it's not cooked long enough. The custard needs time to set and the center of the bread pudding is the last to cook through.

    What is the best way to reheat bread pudding?

    If you don't want an entire serving at once, reheat the microwave bread pudding in the microwave again for 30-60 seconds or until it's heated all the way through.

    Expert tips

    • Whisk the coconut milk separately in a small bowl to make sure all of the clumps are out
    • Don't overfill your mug. The bread pudding will rise slightly as it cooks and then come back down when it's done.
    • The toppings are the finishing touch. Don't skip on whipped cream or extra chocolate. It looks pretty and cuts all the chocolate in the mug.
    a spoon scooping out a bite of chocolate microwave bread pudding with whipped cream on top

    This recipe is sponsored by Cafe Appliances. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you to brands like them who allow us to keep sharing free recipes with you!

    More chocolate desserts

    • Chocolate covered raspberries (Tru Fru Copycat)
    • Double chocolate chunk marshmallow cookies
    • Gluten free chocolate crinkle cookies
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    Recipe

    chocolate microwave bread pudding in a glass mug with whipped cream

    Chocolate Microwave Bread Pudding

    This easy microwave bread pudding is a quick and delicious dessert. The cream, cocoa powder, egg and vanilla create a chocolate custard that sets in 5 minutes.
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 3 minutes
    Cook Time: 2 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 2 medium mugs
    Calories: 392kcal
    Author: Molly Thompson
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    Ingredients

    • 2 cup brioche challah or gluten free white bread
    • 1 egg
    • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
    • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
    • pinch teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 cup full fat canned coconut milk shaken
    • 1-2 tablespoons mini dark chocolate chips
    • whipped cream and shaved chocolate to top

    Instructions

    • Add the coconut milk to a large bowl and whisk it well to ensure the clumps are gone then add the egg, sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, and vanilla and whisk until it's smooth.
    • Fold in the slices of bread and chocolate chips until the chocolate pudding is completely coating every inch of the bread.
    • Pour the bread mixture into a greased microwave safe mug and top with more chocolate chips.
    • Microwave on high until the bread pudding puffs up slightly and looks firmer, about 2 minutes. We used our Cafe 1.5 Cu. Ft. Smart Countertop Convection Microwave Oven in matte white.
    • Carefully check the center to ensure it's not liquid and microwave in 30 second increments if it needs more time.
    • The mug will be very hot so be careful when you remove if from the microwave. Serve with a dollop of coconut whipped cream and shaved dark chocolate. You could also serve it with a drizzle of melted chocolate and a scoop of your favorite ice cream!

    Notes

    This recipe also makes one very large mug if you're craving more. Double the recipe to serve 3-4 people.
    Double check the ingredients on the bread you're using to ensure the recipe stays dairy free if you need it to. Brioche often has butter and/or milk in it.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1medium mug | Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 40.9g | Protein: 7.9g | Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 93.9mg | Sodium: 1446mg | Fiber: 4.2g | Sugar: 13.3g
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