Description

Capirotada Mexicana is a traditional Mexican bread pudding that combines the richness of bolillo bread with sweet elements like brown sugar and cinnamon, topped with cheese for a delightful twist.

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. Heat until sugar is dissolved to create a syrup.
Layer the sliced bolillo bread in a baking dish.
Pour the syrup over the bread, ensuring it is well soaked.
Sprinkle raisins, chopped pecans, and shredded cheese evenly over the soaked bread.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and the top is golden.
Let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your Capirotada Mexicana warm.

Notes

For added flavor, you can soak the raisins in warm water or rum before adding them to the dish.

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, traditional recipe, sweet dish