Description
Capirotada Mexicana is a traditional Mexican bread pudding that combines layers of sweet and savory flavors, making it a delightful dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Bolillo bread: 4 rolls
sliced
Brown sugar: 1 cup
Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
Whole cloves: 4-5
Raisins: 1 cup
Pecans: 1/2 cup
chopped
Cheese: 1 cup
shredded (such as queso fresco or mozzarella)
Water: 2 cups
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, combine water, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and whole cloves. Bring to a boil and stir until the sugar has dissolved.
- In a baking dish, layer the sliced bolillo bread, raisins, and chopped pecans. Pour the syrup mixture over the layers.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your Capirotada Mexicana!
Notes
Feel free to customize this recipe by adding other ingredients like coconut or various nuts for added flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: Capirotada, Mexican dessert, bread pudding, sweet bread, traditional recipes