Capirotada a la Antigua (Mexican Bread Pudding)

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Capirotada is a traditional Mexican dessert, similar to what we know of as a bread pudding. In this variation, a baguette is sliced and toasted then layered with fruit in a dish and drizzled with a spiced fruit syrup. This dish is often eaten in Mexico around Easter time and carries a rich symbolism to the Passion of Christ.

Capirotada a la Antigua Mexican Bread Pudding

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Additional: 1hr

Total: 1hr40 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 servings

Capirotada a la Antigua (Mexican Bread Pudding)

Ingredients

1 guava - peeled

halved

and seeded

1 cup chopped piloncillo (Mexican brown sugar cones)

peel of 1/2 orange

2 cinnamon sticks

5 whole cloves

5 whole allspice berries

1 ¾ cups water

¾ cup lard

1 baguette

cut into 1/2-inch slices

½ cup roasted peanuts

½ cup raisins

½ cup chopped pecans

½ cup candied pineapple

3 ounces crumbled cotija cheese

1 tablespoon multi-colored sprinkles

or to taste

Pastiera (Italian Easter Tart)

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Directions

Step 1

Combine guava piloncillo orange peel cinnamon sticks cloves and allspice in a saucepan; add water. Bring liquid to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until a syrup forms about 10 minutes. Strain syrup into a bowl.

Step 2

Melt lard in a skillet over medium-high heat; fry baguette slices working in batches until golden brown about 2 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 3

Arrange a layer of fried bread in a baking dish; top with half of the raisins half of the pecans half of the pineapple and half of the cotija cheese. Drizzle half of the syrup over the top. Repeat layering with remaining fried bread raisins pineapple cotija cheese and syrup. Top with sprinkles. Let stand until bread has absorbed the syrup 1 to 2 hours.

Nutritional Information

Capirotada a la Antigua (Mexican Bread Pudding)

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 403.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7.3g 15%

Carbohydrates: 46.8g 15%

Dietary Fiber: 2.6g 10%

Sugars: 23.3g

Fat: 22.2g 34%

Saturated Fat: 7.2g 36%

Cholesterol: 19.6mg 7%

Vitamin A Iu: 85.6IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.6mg 28%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5%

Vitamin C: 17.9mg 30%

Folate: 55.7mcg 14%

Calcium: 85.4mg 9%

Iron: 1.6mg 9%

Magnesium: 30.5mg 11%

Potassium: 189.9mg 5%

Sodium: 316.7mg 13%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 22%

Calories From Fat: 199.4

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.