Capirotada (Dairy Free)
Capirotada is a delightful and warmly spiced Mexican bread pudding, known for its sweet and delicious flavors. This simple dish, made with just 7 ingredients, is one of the most popular authentic Mexican desserts for Easter and Christmas.
Servings 10 servings
Calories 318kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound stale bread
- 10 ounces piloncillo 2 cones or 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 cup peanuts
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 2 Tbsp vegan butter
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon or 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves or 3 cloves
Optional Toppings
- 1/4 cup vegan sprinkles
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brush both sides of each bread slice with 1 Tbsp melted dairy-free butter. Toast slices of bread until they are lightly browned and crisp.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the piloncillo (or brown sugar), water, cinnamon, and cloves. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the piloncillo (or sugar) is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and set aside to cool. If using cinnamon stick and whole cloves, strain and allow to cool.
- Grease the bottom of the baking dish with remaining vegan butter and layer the ingredients in the following order: a third of the toasted bread, a third of the craisins, a third of the peanuts, if you are using it, sprinkle some vegan cheese, and 1 cup of syrup evenly over bread. Wait a few minutes for the bread to absorb the syrup and continue the process two more times.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- Allow it to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutritional Information is only an estimate. The accuracy of this recipe may differ depending on the ingredients you use.
Note- See Tips & Suggestions for making a syrup from dark brown sugar.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g