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Capirotada - Chocolate Bread Pudding Recipe
If you’re a fan of chocolate, you’ve got to try this Capirotada recipe. It’s a Costa Rican twist on a chocolate bread pudding that’s decadently sweet and totally satisfying.
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 811 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
South American
Ingredients
- 6 cups cubed egg bread such as challah, with or without crust
- 2 c. whole milk
- 1 c. coarsely chopped semisweet chocolate
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 c. white sugar
- 2 Tbsp. sliced almonds
Instructions
- Toast the egg bread cubes by placing them in a single layer on a baking sheet and putting them in a 325°F (163°C) oven for five minutes.
- Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until bubbles form around the edges. Turn the heat down to low, then add the chocolate and cinnamon. Whisk constantly until the chocolate melts, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 5-10 minutes, until just warm.
- Meanwhile, beat the eggs and sugar together in a large bowl until creamy and light (about 3 minutes). Drizzle in the chocolate mixture and mix well. Add the bread cubes and toss to coat. Let stand for 30 minutes so the bread can soak up the liquid.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Transfer the bread mixture to a buttered casserole dish and cover with foil. Set the casserole dish on a large, rimmed, deep baking pan. Place the baking pan in the oven, then pour enough hot water into the baking sheet to come halfway up the sides of the casserole dish. Bake for 15 minutes, then uncover and cook for another 20 minutes until the pudding feels firm to the touch. Garnish with almond slices and serve warm.
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Notes
- To store Capirotada - Chocolate Bread Pudding, cover it tightly and refrigerate for up to 3 days. To freeze it, wrap it in plastic wrap and foil for up to 2 months; wrap it in plastic wrap and foil before freezing.
- To reheat, thaw in the refrigerator if frozen, then warm in a 350°F (177°C) oven for 15-20 minutes until heated through. Alternatively, microwave individual portions for 1-2 minutes until warm.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
811kcal
(41%)
Carbohydrates
119g
(40%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
140mg
(47%)
Sodium
716mg
(30%)
Potassium
504mg
(14%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
32g
(64%)
Vitamin A
545IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
0.01mg
(0%)
Calcium
275mg
(28%)
Iron
8mg
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 811
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 811kcal | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | 119g | 40% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 140mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 716mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 504mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 545IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 275mg | 28% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.