Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding)

Name: Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 16 min
Total time: 1 h 26 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 bolillo rolls or French rolls; 4 1/2 cups water; 12 ounces piloncillo or 1 ½ cups packed dark brown sugar; 4 cinnamon sticks; 6 whole cloves; 3 cups shredded cheese (Longhorn Cheddar, Colby, or cheese of your choice); 1 cup raisins; 4 tablespoons butter or spray butter

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:1h 16min

Capirotada is a traditional Mexican bread pudding made with piloncillo syrup, cinnamon, cloves, raisins, toasted bolillo bread, and melted cheese. This authentic capirotada de piloncillo is especially popular during Lent and Christmas and is a nostalgic dessert in many Northern Mexican and Texas-border homes.

Updated at: Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:44:13 GMT