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    Home » Vegan Mexican Desserts » Vegan Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding)

    Vegan Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding)

    Published: Mar 8, 2018 · Modified: Jan 21, 2022 by Dora S. · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    What is capirotada? Well, according to google it's Mexican bread pudding, but that's not quite right. It differs greatly from American bread pudding because it does not have a custard base. It is toasted bread soaked in a piloncillo, cinnamon, and clove syrup, then layered with bananas, peanuts, raisins and toasted coconut. Traditionally it contains cheese, but for the vegan version I have simply omitted it. Piloncillo is unrefined whole cane sugar, and it has a very unique flavor.

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    This vegan capirotada (Mexican bread pudding) screams it's Friday in lent. I realize it's Thursday, but you know how it is when you have three kids demanding every minute of your attention. The other thing you should now is that my husband hates this dessert. Maybe hate is too strong a word, let's just say he dislikes it very much. Though, I know many of you would agree that this is a dessert Mexicans hold close to their hearts, because it most likely reminds us of a special person who would make it without fail during lent.

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    Vegan capirotada in a clear square baking dish.

    The Recipe: Vegan Capirotada

    • You can refrigerate the leftovers and eat it hot or cold.
    • If you cannot find bolillos feel free to use a baguette instead.
    • Toast the bread very lightly.
    • Feel free to add vegan cheese if you like. Enjoy!

    Top view of a glass baking dish with vegan capirotada.

    This recipe for vegan capirotada is toasted bread soaked in a piloncillo-cinnamon syrup layered with bananas, peanuts, raisins and coconut.
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    Vegan Capirotada

    This differs greatly from American bread pudding because it does not have a custard base. It is toasted bread soaked in a piloncillo, cinnamon, and clove syrup, then layered with bananas, peanuts, raisins and toasted coconut.
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    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time35 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 312kcal
    Author: Dora Stone

    Ingredients

    • 5 Bolillos, large, stale cut into 3/4 inch slices
    • 8 oz Piloncillo (1 cone)
    • ½ Ceylon Cinnamon stick
    • 4 cups Water
    • 2 Cloves whole
    • 2 Bananas sliced into rounds
    • ½ cup Raisins
    • ½ cup Roasted peanuts
    • ¼ cup Coconut shredded, toasted, unsweetened
    • 2 tbsp. Sprinkles
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    Instructions

    • Turn on oven broiler on high.
    • Place sliced bread on a sheet tray and place under broiler 1 -2 min. or until bread is golden brown.
    • Flip the pieces of bread over and repeat the process. Remove from oven and set aside.
    • Preheat oven to 350F
    • In a small sauce pot, bring water, piloncillo, clove, and cinnamon to a boil. Turn down to a simmer and stir until the piloncillo has dissolved. Strain and place liquid back into the pot.
    • Add the raisins, and ¼ cup of the roasted peanuts to the liquid and bring back up to a simmer. Take off heat and set aside.
    • Line the bottom of an 8 X 8 square pan with a layer of bread. Pour ¼ of the liquid over the bread and cover with banana slices, raisins, and peanuts. Add another layer of bread and repeat the process. You should be able to fit 3 layers of bread.
    • When the final layer of bread has been laid down, pour the remaining liquid on top and cover with banana slices, toasted coconut, ¼ cup of remaining peanuts, and some sprinkles.
    • Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 15 to 20 min. or until syrup is absorbed. Remove from oven and let rest for 20 min. then serve

    Notes

    Refrigerate leftovers. Can be eaten hot or cold. If you cannot find bolillos use baguette or french bread.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 348mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?Mention @dorastable or tag #mexicangonevegan!
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    1. Monica

      April 18, 2019 at 11:12 pm

      What vegan cheese do you think would work well in this recipe?

      Reply
      • Dora S.

        April 21, 2019 at 8:16 am

        I like Chao Vegan slices.

        Reply
    2. pepe poyamo

      March 22, 2015 at 3:32 pm

      excelent receipe , and let me tell you something i know about this.
      simply delicious!!!

      Reply

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