Microwave Mug Bread Pudding with Wild Blueberries

Craving dessert but short on time? This easy microwave mug bread pudding serves two and takes just 10 minutes. Perfectly gooey, sweet, and simple.

This dessert for two is the ultimate shortcut. Whether it's a spontaneous date night or a late-night craving, this treat delivers a rich, custardy center and warm wild blueberry flavor in just about 4 minutes. Cooking for a crowd? Try my blueberry coconut bread pudding.

Most small-batch desserts can be tricky to get right in the microwave, but this recipe avoids the common rubbery pitfall. By using simple pantry staples and two standard coffee mugs, you can transform a few slices of bread into a satisfying dessert or quick breakfast. It's the perfect easy mug cake alternative for when you want something a little more comforting and classic.

Ingredients for two: Pantry staples

Pro Tips for the Best Mug Bread Pudding

• The secret to avoiding a rubbery texture is moisture and power level. First, ensure your bread is fully saturated in the custard mix before cooking. Second, avoid overcooking; the pudding will continue to set as it rests for 1-2 minutes after the microwave stops.
• For the best texture, use a sturdy enriched bread like brioche or challah. These breads have a higher egg and fat content, which helps them stay soft and custardy rather than turning soggy.
• Your bread pudding is ready when the top has puffed up and the center looks set, but still moist. The top should spring back slightly when gently pressed and a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Why You'll Love This Microwave Mug Bread Pudding

• Dessert for two is perfect for date night
• No leftovers
• It can be served for dessert topped with ice cream or breakfast topped with yogurt
• Share a quick late night snack

Best Bread for Microwave Bread Pudding 

All of my bread pudding recipes use leftover stale bread. Any of the above will work as long as it is a bit dry.

Lisa Keys

Microwave Mug Bread Pudding with Wild Blueberries

5 from 1 vote

This warm and inviting microwavable wild blueberry bread pudding is the perfect easy dessert for 2.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 4 minutes mins

Total Time 9 minutes mins

Servings: 2 servings

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 422

Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 cups cubed dry artisan bread
• ¼ cup wild blueberries
• 1 cup milk
• 2 eggs lightly beaten
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• Vanilla icecream or yogurt for serving

Equipment

• 1 microwave oven

Method

 

1. Lightly butter to microwave safe mugs.
2. Fill mugs halfway with bread. Sprinkle with half the blueberries. Repeat layers.
3. Whisk milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla and salt until well blended.
4. Pour milk mixture evenly over bread and berries in the mugs. Gently press bread down and let stand for 1 to 2 minutes.
5. Microwave both mugs at the same time on HIGH for 4 minutes or until bread pudding is puffed and a wooden skewer inserted in center comes out clean.
6. Top with ice cream, yogurt or sweetened whipped cream.

Video

https://youtube.com/shorts/FQ2knFn0mWw

Notes

Mini chocolate chips can be used in place of wild blueberries.