5.0 from 6 votes
Capirotada
This Capirotada recipe is so easy to make with a few simple ingredients. Also known as Mexican bread pudding, this recipe is perfect for Easter!
Prep Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
3 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 601 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 bolillos or a large French bread loaf
- 3½ cups water (840mL)
- 1½ cups packed light brown sugar (330g) or 1 (8-ounce) piloncillo cone
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 8 whole cloves
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened and divided (113g)
- 1½ cups shredded Colby jack cheese (170g)
- 1 cup slivered almonds (120g)
- ½ cup raisins (80g)
Instructions
- Slice the bread into 16 ½-inch-thick slices. Arrange on a baking sheet and set aside to dry out while making the syrup.
- In a small pot, combine the water, sugar, cinnamon sticks, and cloves. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar. Simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool completely, about 2 hours. Strain, discarding cinnamon and cloves.
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Using 6 tablespoons of butter, butter both sides of the bread slices.
- Bake for 5 minutes. Flip slices and bake for another 5 minutes or until slices start to turn golden on the edges and are dry. Remove and let cool.
- Spread the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter all over the bottom and sides of a 8-inch square or 2-quart baking dish.
- Shingle the bread slices, cheese, raisins, and almonds in the baking dish. Pour the syrup all over. Cover loosely with foil and let stand for 20 minutes, allowing the bread to soak up the syrup.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until bubbling around the edges. Remove foil and continue baking until the top is lightly browned, about 10 more minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Do not overbake the bread pudding, or the bread will become dry.
- If you want to use a different cheese or a combination of cheeses, use your favorite or try Queso Anejo, Oaxaca, Monterey Jack, provolone, mozzarella, or cheddar cheese.
- For extra decadence, replace ½ cup of the syrup with warm heavy cream and pour it over the top of the baked capirotada just before serving.
- You can top the bread pudding with sprinkles or powdered sugar before serving for a sweeter dish.
Nutrition Information
Calories
601kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
78g
(26%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
472mg
(20%)
Potassium
330mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
43g
(86%)
Vitamin A
605IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
290mg
(29%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 601
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 601kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 78g | 26% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 472mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 330mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 43g | 86% |
| Vitamin A | 605IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 290mg | 29% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.