WARM MEXICAN BREAD PUDDING WITH APPLES AND CREAM (CAPIROTADA)

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This apple bread pudding is heavenly served warm with whipped cream! No eggs added. From the "Too Hot Tamales" chefs Mary Sue Miliken and Susan Feniger, whose culinary pedigrees are steeped in Latin cuisine. Posted by request. I hope you enjoy!

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 loaf French bread or 1/2 loaf baguette, with crust, cut into small cubes
1 lb brown sugar
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 large granny smith apples, peeled, cored and chopped
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 lb cream cheese, chilled and chopped
crema or heavy cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-13-inch glass casserole.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan, add bread cubes and stir to coat evenly. Spread cubes on a baking sheet and bake 15 minutes, or until lightly brown and crisp.
  • Remove bread and turn oven temperature up to 400 degrees.
  • Combine sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in the cinnamon and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine apples, walnuts, cream cheese and bread cubes. Drizzle with reserved sugar syrup and mix to evenly distribute. Transfer to prepared pan.
  • Bake, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Bake an additional 5 minutes, without stirring, until th top is golden brown and crusty and liquid is almost gone.
  • Serve warm with pitchers of crema or cream for adding at the table.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 725.4, Fat 32, SaturatedFat 14, Cholesterol 61.8, Sodium 439.2, Carbohydrate 103, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 63.8, Protein 11.8

Jr Prince
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I will definitely be making this bread pudding again. It's a great way to use up leftover bread and it's always a hit at potlucks.


prithee Treebhawon
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This bread pudding is delicious! The apples and cream give it a great flavor, and the bread is perfectly moist.


Hassnain Ali Sodhar
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I made this bread pudding for my family and they loved it! It was easy to make and very flavorful.


Usman Ansari
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This bread pudding is so good! I love the combination of apples, cream, and bread. It's the perfect comfort food.


Mosnu Mia
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover bread and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Johurul Allu
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This is a great recipe! The bread pudding was moist and flavorful, and the apples and cream added a nice touch.


Melissa Stargel
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I made this bread pudding for my family and they loved it! It was easy to make and very flavorful.


Phatao Salifu
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This bread pudding is so good! I love the combination of apples, cream, and bread. It's the perfect comfort food.


Renee Clark
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover bread and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Shriya Luhagun
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This is a great recipe! The bread pudding was moist and flavorful, and the apples and cream added a nice touch.


Hamood Habibi
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I made this bread pudding for my family and they loved it! It was easy to make and very flavorful.


Rebotile Carlifonia
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This bread pudding is so good! I love the combination of apples, cream, and bread. It's the perfect comfort food.


Sandra Herron
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I've made this bread pudding several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to use up leftover bread and it's always a hit at potlucks.


aruni sachithra
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This is a delicious and easy recipe. I used a variety of breads, including French bread, challah, and brioche. The bread pudding was moist and flavorful, and the apples and cream added a nice touch.


Daisy Kazembe
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bread pudding turned out great! It was easy to make and very flavorful.


Arman Charsi
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This bread pudding was a hit with my family! The apples and cream gave it a delicious flavor, and the bread was perfectly moist. I will definitely be making this again.