"Capirotada" Mexican Style Bread Pudding easy recipe, Mexican food

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.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Slice the bolillos or French baguette into thick pieces.

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Toast the bread slices in the skillet until golden brown on both sides.

In a saucepan, combine water, piloncillo, cinnamon sticks, and cloves.

Bring to a boil, then simmer until piloncillo dissolves, about 5 minutes.

Remove the spices and let the syrup cool slightly.

Layer toasted bread in a baking dish, sprinkling raisins, peanuts, shredded coconut, and cheese between layers.

Pour the piloncillo syrup over the layered bread, ensuring even coverage.

Sprinkle with colored sprinkles and dry fruit if desired.

Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the top is crisp.

Let cool slightly before serving.

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Equipment Needed

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