Capirotada (Bread Pudding) - Recipe

Capirotada (Bread Pudding)

Capirotada (Bread Pudding)

Cook Time

30 Minutes

Level
Easy
Yield

6

A Mexican bread-pudding with apples, raisins and cinnamon. It is generally composed of toasted french bread soaked in mulled syrup, cheese (often with other dairy as well, such as butter or milk), raisins, and peanuts.


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Ingredients for Capirotada (Bread Pudding) :

  • 8 Slices of Toasted Bread
  • 2 cups of water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

  • 1/2 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups raisins
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 each whipped cream (alternatively)
Method to prepare Capirotada (Bread Pudding) :

Toast the sliced bread, break into 2" pieces. Make a syrup of water, sugar, spices and salt. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
 
Butter an oblong baking pan. Layer bread, cheese, raisins and butter.
 
Pour syrup over bread mixture and bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until syrup is absorbed.
 
May be served warm or cold. If served warm, top with whipped cream.