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September 16, 2025
Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding) Recipe
Capirotada transforms day-old bread into an extraordinary Mexican bread pudding that's been a beloved Easter and Christmas tradition for generations. This festive dessert combines layers of bread with raisins, nuts, and cheese in sweet syrup that creates incredible texture contrasts. The addition of nuts provides delightful crunch while the sweet syrup soaks into every layer for pure comfort food bliss.
My mother made this capirotada every Easter and Christmas. It was always a big hit! Nuts add a lovely texture. This sweet spiced bread pudding is delicious served warm or cold.
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
10
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Ingredients
2 cups white sugar
2 cups water
10 cinnamon sticks
1 (1 pound) loaf white bread, cut into ½-inch thick slices
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup raisins
1 cup pineapple chunks, drained
4 ounces Colby longhorn cheese
¾ cup pine nuts or chopped walnuts
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Combine sugar, water, and cinnamon sticks 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 some of the bread to make a single layer in a large casserole dish. Sprinkle some of the raisins, nuts, and pineapple on top. Slice cheese and place some of it on top of fruit. Repeat layers until all bread is used, making sure enough cheese is left over for the top. Pour cinnamon syrup mixture over everything in baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Let bread pudding cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 465 | Calories |
| 13g | Fat |
| 83g | Carbs |
| 8g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
| Calories 465 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 13g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat 5g | 23% |
| Cholesterol 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium 398mg | 17% |
| Total Carbohydrate 83g | 30% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 15% |
| Total Sugars 55g | |
| Protein 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin C 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium 200mg | 15% |
| Iron 3mg | 15% |
| Potassium 255mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
