Capirotada recipe

Capirotada is a traditional dessert bread pudding made during Lent.

IngredientsFor the Capirotada2 tablespoons unsalted butter4 Mexican bolillos, day-old and cut into 3/4″ slices16 fluid ounces evaporated milk3-6 tablespoons piloncillo, to taste½ medium star anise2 whole cloves½ teaspoon vanilla extract¼ teaspoon gro

This capirotada, or Mexican bread pudding, features layers of nuts, cheese, dried fruit, and bread drizzled with cinnamon-infused sugar syrup.

My grandmother Petra was a very simple cook. She raised 9 children in the East Bay on a very modest farm workers budget. I recall most meals consisting mainly of grain and vegetables with meat occa…

Capirotada is a Mexican bread pudding from Muy Bueno Cookbook made with cinnamon, piloncillo, cloves, raisins, bread, and cheese. You can smell and taste the sweet, warm, melted cheese as it cooks. Yes, you read it right - cheese. The combination of these ingredients is sure to awaken your taste buds!

Capirotada is a traditional Mexican dessert like bread pudding. Our Capirotada recipe contains layers of toasted bread, nuts, raisins, and cheese that are soaked in a rich caramel sauce and then baked until golden. Turn on the oven and let the fall magic begin!

Capirotada is a seasonal dish eaten for Lent or Cuaresma, a time of the year when many Mexican households whip up meatless meals on Fridays. This cinnamon-scented bread pudding is a balance of textures, and sweet and slightly savory flavors. Its array of garnishes vary, and families debate which ingredients should make the cut and which should be forgotten. In Zacatecas, Mexico, onion is an unexpected ingredient that ties together the piloncillo and cheese. This dish can be made traditional…

Capirotada... Extra pecans and raisins 😋

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This easy capirotada recipe is going to go on repeat in your home. Mexican bread pudding is one of the most popular desserts during Lent. It's warm, sweet, a little savory and has both soft and crunchy textures.