Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding with Cinnamon Syrup and Cheese)
A Lent pudding of crisp toasted bread, spiced brown sugar syrup, banana, apple and raisins, with melted cheese for a sweet and salty finish.
- Time1 hr 10
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.53 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 baking tray, brush with the melted butter and bake for 12 minutes, turning once, until crisp and golden.
12 min - 2
Meanwhile, put the sugar, cinnamon, cloves, orange peel and water in a pan. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then simmer for 15 minutes until syrupy. Discard the spices and peel.
15 min - 3
Layer a third of the bread in a deep baking dish. Scatter over a third each of the raisins, banana, apple and cheese. Repeat twice more.
- 4
Pour the hot syrup slowly over the top, letting it soak in. Press down gently.
- 5
Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 10 minutes more, until the cheese is bubbling and the top is golden.
30 min - 6
Rest for 10 minutes. Serve warm.
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.