CAPIROTADA (MEXICAN BREAD PUDDING)

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This dish was served by my mother every Christmas. It was a big hit! This bead pudding is lovely with the texture of walnuts and the taste of cinnamon. This may be served warm or cold.

Provided by Gloria A.

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Bread Pudding Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (1 pound) loaf white bread
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup raisins
1 cup pineapple chunks, drained
4 ounces Colby longhorn cheese
¾ cup chopped walnuts
10 cinnamon sticks
2 cups white sugar
2 cups water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine water, cinnamon, and sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and let simmer for about 15 minutes. Set aside.
  • Toast bread and butter each slice on one side. Arrange toast in a single layer in a large casserole dish. Sprinkle bread with raisins, nuts, and pineapple. Slice cheese and place over this mixture. Repeat layers until all bread is used, making sure enough cheese is left over for the top. Pour the cinnamon syrup mixture over everything in baking dish.
  • Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and cool for at least 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.9 calories, Carbohydrate 82.6 g, Cholesterol 16.9 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 397.8 mg, Sugar 54.6 g

Uamr Iddrisu
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This capirotada is a great way to use up leftover bread. It's easy to make and it's a delicious dessert.


ndessy joash
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I'm not a big fan of capirotada, but I tried this recipe and I was really impressed! It's not too sweet and the flavors are really well-balanced.


Salar Sikandar
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This capirotada is so delicious! I love the combination of the sweet and savory flavors.


Frank Sherpard
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I've made this capirotada several times and it's always a hit! It's a great dessert for any occasion.


God Son Matson
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This capirotada is a great way to use up leftover bread. It's easy to make and it's a delicious dessert.


Kingston Bradshaw
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I'm not a big fan of capirotada, but I tried this recipe and I was really impressed! It's not too sweet and the flavors are really well-balanced.


Prakash Bhai
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This capirotada is so delicious! I love the combination of the sweet and savory flavors.


Mundawo TV
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I've made this capirotada several times and it's always a hit! It's a great dessert for any occasion.


Rana Manu
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This capirotada is a great way to use up leftover bread. It's easy to make and it's a delicious dessert.


Evelyn Byrd
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I'm not a big fan of capirotada, but I tried this recipe and I was really impressed! It's not too sweet and the flavors are really well-balanced.


Mr. Stranger
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This capirotada is so delicious! I love the combination of the sweet and savory flavors.


Tahir Bakhar
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I've made this capirotada several times and it's always a hit! It's a great dessert for any occasion.


Jaffar Khan
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This capirotada is a great way to use up leftover bread. It's easy to make and it's a delicious dessert.


Free Xq
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I'm not a big fan of capirotada, but I tried this recipe and I was really impressed! It's not too sweet and the flavors are really well-balanced.


Arunn Kumar
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This capirotada is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the way the bread soaks up all the flavors.


Ashia Khatun
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I made this capirotada for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to use up leftover bread and it's a delicious dessert.


lillian kinney
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This is the best capirotada recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love the combination of the sweet and savory flavors.