Description
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.
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 (Optional)
- 3 ounces crumbled cotija cheese
- 1 tablespoon multi-colored sprinkles, or to taste
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 12