Capirotada, Mexican bread pudding
Toasted bread layered with spiced brown sugar syrup, apple, raisins and melting cheese, a traditional Lenten pudding.
- Time1 hr
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.43 a head
- Oven180°C (160°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Lay the bread slices on a tray, brush with melted butter and toast for 10 to 12 minutes, turning once, until dry and golden.
11 min - 2
Meanwhile, put the sugar, water, cinnamon sticks and cloves in a pan. Simmer for 10 minutes until syrupy. Remove the spices.
10 min - 3
Layer half the toasted bread in a deep 25 cm baking dish. Scatter over half the apple, banana, raisins and cheese.
- 4
Add the rest of the bread and the remaining fruit. Pour the hot syrup evenly over the top, pressing the bread down so it soaks.
- 5
Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil, scatter the rest of the cheese on top and bake for 10 minutes more until bubbling and golden.
30 min - 6
Rest for 10 minutes. Serve warm in squares. The sweet and salty mix of syrup and cheese is the whole point.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.