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 nuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup of sliced bananas (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, combine water, brown sugar, and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar dissolves.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the cubed bread, followed by half of the cheese, raisins, and nuts.
- Pour half of the syrup over the layers.
- 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 vanilla extract to the syrup.
- Feel free to customize the recipe with your favorite fruits or nuts.
- This dessert is often served with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream.
- 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: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg