Capiortada Mexican Dessert ⎮Bread 🍞 Pudding

piloncillo

🥗Healthier: brown sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Brown sugar mimics the rich flavor of piloncillo.

pecans

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: almonds

Walnuts provide a similar texture and flavor.

cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Ricotta offers a lighter option while maintaining creaminess.

bolillo bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain bread adds fiber and nutrients.

Let the French bread sit uncovered overnight to become stale.

In a pot, combine 5 cups of water and 1 piloncillo, bringing it to a boil to dissolve.

Add spices (3 sticks of cinnamon and 6 whole cloves) to the boiling water.

Simmer the syrup for about 15 minutes.

Butter the stale French bread and toast it in a 375°F oven until golden, flipping to toast both sides.

Strain the syrup and let it cool, then add 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla.

Layer the toasted bread in a container, sprinkling raisins and pecans between layers.

Top the last layer with cheddar cheese.

Pour the syrup over the layered bread, ensuring all pieces are soaked.

Cover with aluminum foil and bake in a 325°F oven for 30 minutes.

Uncover and bake for an additional 20 minutes, checking for dryness and adding more syrup if needed.

Cooking Techniques

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