Capirotada (Bread Pudding) Recipe

RatingDifficultyIntermediate

A Capirotada is a Mexican bread pudding that is typically served during Lent. It is made with bread that is soaked in a sweet syrup, and then layered with cheese, fruits, and nuts.

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time10 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time30 mins
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 8 ea Slices toasted bread
 2 c Water
 1 c Sugar
 1 ts Cinnamon
 ½ ts Nutmeg
 ½ ts Cloves
 ¼ ts Salt
 1 1/2 c Grated cheddar cheese
 1 1/2 c Raisins
 2 tb Butter
 1 ea Whipped cream(optional)


1

Toast the sliced bread, break into 2 pieces.

2

Make a syrup of water, sugar,spices and salt.

3

Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.

4

BUtter anoblong baking pan.

5

Layer bread, cheese, raisins and butter.

6

Pour syrup overbread mixture and bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until syrup is absorbed.

7

May be served warm or cold.

8

If served warm, top with whipped cream.

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Ingredients

 8 ea Slices toasted bread
 2 c Water
 1 c Sugar
 1 ts Cinnamon
 ½ ts Nutmeg
 ½ ts Cloves
 ¼ ts Salt
 1 1/2 c Grated cheddar cheese
 1 1/2 c Raisins
 2 tb Butter
 1 ea Whipped cream(optional)

Directions

1

Toast the sliced bread, break into 2 pieces.

2

Make a syrup of water, sugar,spices and salt.

3

Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.

4

BUtter anoblong baking pan.

5

Layer bread, cheese, raisins and butter.

6

Pour syrup overbread mixture and bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until syrup is absorbed.

7

May be served warm or cold.

8

If served warm, top with whipped cream.

Capirotada (Bread Pudding) Recipe

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