How to Make Capirotada with Extra Pecans and Raisins
Ingredients:
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 Piloncillo
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons of brown sugar
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 French bread, cut and toasted
- Mozzarella cheese
- Mild cheddar cheese
- Coconut flakes
- Raisins
- Walnuts
- Pecans
Instructions:
- In a saucepan, combine Piloncillo, a cinnamon stick, vanilla extract, and brown sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil, ensuring the Piloncillo melts completely. Set the mixture aside to cool as you start layering.
- Prepare the dry ingredients by cutting and toasting a French bread. Gather Mozzarella cheese, mild cheddar cheese, coconut flakes, raisins, walnuts, and pecans.
- Begin the layering process. In a baking dish, place a layer of toasted French bread, followed by a generous layer of Mozzarella and mild cheddar cheese.
- Sprinkle coconut flakes, raisins, walnuts, and pecans evenly over the cheese layer.
- Repeat the layering process until you use up all the ingredients, finishing with a layer of cheese, coconut flakes, raisins, walnuts, and pecans on top.
- Pour the previously prepared wet ingredients evenly over the layered components. Ensure the liquid is distributed across the entire dish.
- Bake the capirotada in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius) for approximately 20 minutes or until the top is golden and the cheese is melted.
- Once baked, allow the capirotada to cool for a bit before serving. The combination of flavors will be enhanced as it settles.
- Slice and serve the delicious capirotada with extra pecans and raisins. Enjoy the sweet and savory layers in every bite.
This delightful Capirotada with Extra Pecans and Raisins is a perfect treat that combines rich textures and flavors.