Irresistible Capirotada: Your New Favorite Mexican Dessert
Capirotada is a comforting Mexican dessert made with layers of bread, syrup, raisins, and nuts, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- - Oven
- - Saucepan
- - Baking dish
- - Baking sheet
Ingredients
For the Bread Base
- 1 to 1.5 loaves French Bread sliced to ¾ inch pieces
For the Syrup
- 2 cups Water
- 2 cones Piloncillo Cones or brown sugar
- 2 sticks Cinnamon Sticks
- 2 cloves Whole Cloves
For the Mix-Ins
- ½ cup Raisins
- ½ cup Pecan Pieces
- ¼ to ½ cup Shredded Coconut optional
Optional Additions
- Sliced Bananas for a fruity twist
- Cheese for a rich, creamy element
Instructions
How to Make Capirotada
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Slice French bread into ¾ inch pieces and arrange on a baking sheet. Toast for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- In a saucepan, combine 2 cups of water, 2 cones of piloncillo (or brown sugar), 2 cinnamon sticks, and 2 whole cloves. Heat until thickened, about 15 minutes. Remove cinnamon and cloves.
- In a 13x9 baking dish, layer toasted bread, ¼ cup raisins, ¼ cup pecans, and half the coconut, then pour over ¾ cup of syrup.
- Add another layer of bread followed by remaining raisins, pecans, and coconut. Reserve ¼ cup syrup for serving.
- Bake for 15 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the syrup.
- Serve warm or chilled, drizzling with extra syrup for sweetness.
Notes
Capirotada is best served warm. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.