Mexican Bread Pudding

piloncillo

🥗Healthier: brown sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Brown sugar provides a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Ricotta offers a lighter alternative while cream cheese is often less expensive.

Toast the bread.

Layer in a loaf pan, sprinkling each layer with raisins and cheese (or with a slice of cheese on each slice of bread).

Mix water, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon, and bring to a boil.

Pour evenly over the bread.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 30 minutes until heated through.

Cool for about 15 minutes, and serve warm.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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