19+ Light Christmas Pudding Recipe Microwave Cook Up Something Special!

Why Make a Light Christmas Pudding in the Microwave?

Ingredients You'll Need

• 1 cup of mixed dried fruit (raisins, currants, sultanas)
• 1/2 cup of chopped dried apricots
• 1/2 cup of chopped dates
• 1/2 cup of brandy or rum
• 1/2 cup of flour
• 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup of brown sugar
• 1 tsp of mixed spice
• 1 tsp of baking powder
• 1/2 cup of melted butter
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup of milk

Instructions

1. In a microwave-safe bowl, mix together the dried fruit, apricots, dates, and brandy or rum. Cover and microwave for 3 minutes, stirring halfway through. Let cool.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, breadcrumbs, brown sugar, mixed spice, and baking powder.
3. In another bowl, beat the eggs and then add in the melted butter and milk.
4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, and then stir in the dried fruit mixture.
5. Pour the mixture into a greased microwave-safe pudding bowl and cover with a lid or plastic wrap.
6. Microwave on high for 8 minutes, checking every 2 minutes to ensure the pudding is cooking evenly and adding more time if needed.
7. Let the pudding rest for 5 minutes before carefully removing it from the bowl. Serve warm with your choice of sauce or topping.

Additional Tips

• This recipe can be adapted for dietary restrictions – simply use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs, and substitute the butter with a plant-based alternative.
• If you don't have brandy or rum on hand, you can use apple juice or orange juice as a substitute.
• To add some extra indulgence, you can stir in some chopped nuts or chocolate chips into the pudding mixture before microwaving.
• If you want to make the pudding ahead of time, you can store it in the fridge for up to a week and reheat in the microwave for a quick and easy dessert.