Unlock a Treasured Family Secret: The Ultimate Guide to Authentic Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding)

Ingredients (Authentic & Traditional)

Base

1 large loaf bolillo or day-old French bread (sliced & toasted)

Piloncillo Syrup

400–500 g piloncillo (or 2–2½ cups brown sugar)

3–4 cups water

2 cinnamon sticks

3–4 cloves

Optional: 1 strip orange peel

Fillings & Toppings

1½–2 cups raisins

1–2 cups chopped nuts (walnuts or peanuts)

1–2 cups fruit (apple chunks, banana slices, or pineapple)

200–300 g cheese (queso fresco, panela, or mild melting cheese)

Optional family touches: coconut flakes, dates, prunes

Step-by-Step Method

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