Capirotada
Desserts

Capirotada

Traditional Lenten dessert of bread, piloncillo, nuts and cheese.

Vegetarian

50 minTime
8Servings
MediumDifficulty
MexicoCuisine

Ingredients

  • 1 day-old bolillo roll, sliced
  • 200 g piloncillo (raw cane sugar)
  • 700 g water
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 cloves
  • 80 g raisins
  • 80 g peeled peanuts
  • 100 g grated aged cheese (queso añejo)
  • Butter for toasting the bread

Step-by-step

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Tips

  • Piloncillo gives it its characteristic flavor — don't substitute it with white sugar.
  • Serve warm to best appreciate the flavors.

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