Traditionelle mexikanische Capirotada
Capirotada is a traditional Mexican bread pudding that is often enjoyed during Lent. It is a rich dessert made with layers of bread, syrup, cheese, and spices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups cubed bolillo or French bread
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup piloncillo (unrefined cane sugar)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup shredded cheese (e.g., queso blanco or cheddar)
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine water, brown sugar, piloncillo, cinnamon, and cloves. Bring to a boil, then let simmer for 10 minutes to make a syrup.
- In a greased baking dish, layer bread cubes, drizzle with syrup, and add cheese, raisins, and nuts.
- Continue layering until all ingredients are used, finishing with cheese on top.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 30-40 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a splash of rum or brandy to the syrup.
- Traditionally served warm, but can also be enjoyed cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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