Dessert for 10
Capirotada Bread Pudding
Old bread bakes with cinnamon syrup, cheese, peanuts, raisins, bananas, coconut, and colorful sprinkles for a sweet Mexican dessert.
Typical price
$5.49for 4 servings
$1.37 per serving$5.49 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: mexicoinmykitchen.com
- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 10servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $1.00Typical price |
| Bagels, English muffins, croissants$0.70 each typical | 8 | $5.60Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 3 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.79Typical price |
| Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.56Typical price |
| Bananas$0.62/lb typical | 0.55 lb | $0.35Typical price |
| Shredded coconut$0.30/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.45Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.73 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oilCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 12 oz about 1 1/4 cup of piloncillo or dark brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 stick cinnamon
- 2 whole clove spice
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 16 slices 1/3” thick of bolillo or french bread at least 2 days old
- 3/4 cup cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup roasted peanut
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 2 tbsp butter cut in small cubes
- 2 bananas
- 4 tbsp rainbow decorative sprinkles
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
Steps
- Simmer the water, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cloves in a saucepan over medium heat for 8 minutes.
- Melt the butter with the oil in a large skillet, then toast the bread in batches for 2 minutes per side.
- Arrange the toasted bread in a greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish, sprinkling cheese, peanuts, raisins, and coconut between layers.
- Pour the warm syrup evenly over the bread and dot the top with the butter cubes.
- Bake at 350°F for 12 minutes, until the bread is soft and the syrup bubbles.
- Top with sliced bananas and rainbow sprinkles before serving.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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