Description
Capirotada is a traditional Mexican bread pudding made with layers of bread, cheese, and a sweet syrup, often enjoyed during Lent.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups of bolillo or French bread, cubed
- 1 cup of brown sugar
- 2 cups of water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 cup of raisins
- 1 cup of shredded cheese (such as queso fresco or Monterey Jack)
- 1/2 cup of chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1/2 cup of sliced almonds
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, combine water, brown sugar, and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil and simmer until the sugar dissolves.
- In a large bowl, layer half of the cubed bread, half of the cheese, half of the raisins, and half of the nuts.
- Pour half of the syrup over the first layer.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients, finishing with the syrup on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of rum or brandy to the syrup.
- Feel free to customize the nuts and dried fruits based on your preference.
- This dish is often served with a drizzle of sweetened condensed milk on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg