Web set in the centre of the microwave oven and cook on medium high (700 watts) for 10 minutes.

Quick christmas pudding microwave. 20g (¾ oz) egg replacement powder. Thoroughly mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. The traditional way to cook your pud is to steam it.

1 to 2 teaspoons mixed spice. Cover with a double layer of buttered foil, making a pleat in the centre to allow the pudding to rise. Microwave on high (100%), for 2 minutes, and stir.

Microwave for 20 minutes on medium. ¼ tsp each ground mixed spice and cinnamon. Once well combined, tip into a buttered 1.5 litre pudding bowl.

8 more christmas dessert recipes. For the pudding, empty the first six cups and the nuts, if using, into a mixing bowl with the spices, then stir in the milk and egg. Cover the bowl with cling film, then pierce a few holes in the top.

Web microwave the fruit on high (100%) for 5 minutes. 4 tablespoons whisky, rum or brandy. Turn over the christmas pudding onto a serving plate and then pat the top to loosen it.

There's no need to make your christmas pudding months ahead! Web then allow it to sit for a minute before removing from the microwave. Stir in fruit, peel, almonds and apple.