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Delicious serving of traditional Mexican capirotada bread pudding topped with melted cheese, raisins, and nuts.
Alyssa

Capirotada

Capirotada, a traditional Mexican bread pudding, is a comforting dessert that marries sweet and savory flavors with layers of lush bread soaked in cinnamon syrup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups bolillo or French bread, cubed (about 6-8 slices)
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 cup raisins (soaked in water)
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional - walnuts or pecans)
  • 1 cup cheese (queso fresco or cheddar)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, water, and cinnamon sticks. Stir until dissolved; let simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Layer the cubed bread in the baking dish, drizzling half of the syrup mixture over it.
  4. Sprinkle soaked raisins and nuts over the bread layer, then drizzle more syrup on top before adding another layer of bread.
  5. Pour the remaining syrup over everything and bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.
  6. For extra flavor, add cheese during the last 10 minutes of baking.

Notes

A traditional dish for family gatherings that brings smiles to every table.