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Traditional Capirotada

Capirotada is a traditional Mexican bread pudding made with toasted bread, piloncillo syrup, cinnamon, dried fruit, nuts, and cheese, baked until warm and layered with flavor.
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Ingredients
  

  • 6 –7 bolillo rolls or French bread sliced and toasted
  • 2 cups water
  • 8 oz piloncillo chopped or 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 whole cloves optional
  • ¼ cup butter melted
  • ½ cup raisins
  • ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese or Monterey Jack
  • Cooking spray or butter for greasing

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
  • Simmer water, piloncillo, cinnamon, and cloves until dissolved and slightly thickened, then remove spices.
  • Arrange a single layer of toasted bread slices in the baking dish.
  • Drizzle bread with piloncillo syrup and melted butter.
  • Sprinkle raisins, nuts, and shredded cheese evenly on top.
  • Repeat layers until ingredients are used, finishing with syrup, nuts, and cheese.
  • Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes until golden and bubbling.
  • Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.