A classic nursery favourite that is the perfect pudding on a cold winter night - cooked in minutes in the microwave. Generously butter the inside of two 1.2 litre/2 pint pudding basins.

To serve, pour the cold custard into 5 serving bowls, then top with the warm bread and butter pudding. For the custard (makes 750ml) Pour the milk and cream into a saucepan, then add the vanilla ...