Capirotada | Mexican Bread Pudding

Capirotada or Mexican Bread Pudding. Savory and sweet combination of bread, nuts, fruits, & cheese make this a very unique dessert. A classic & traditional Mexican dessert with deep religious meaning enjoyed during Lent and other special holidays. Happy Recipe Friday! Fusion Fam! ❤️🌎 #capirotada #mexicanfood #holidayfood #laviejolie - - - - - - - - - - RECIPE INGREDIENTS & MEASUREMENTS: Yields about thirty 1 cup servings 10 Bolillos 13 cups water (3 liters) 5 cinnamon sticks (32g) 1/2 tbsp. whole cloves (~1g) 4 Piloncillos (800g) 1/2 cup melted butter (125ml) 2 cups peanuts (300g) 2 cups crushed walnuts (300g) 2 cups raisins (300g) 3 bananas sliced 1 lb diced Panela cheese (453g) Optional Mama Chelo’s Meringue: 6 egg whites (192g) 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar (~1.5g) 4 tbsp. sugar (50g) SUBSTITUTIONS: Bolillos: baguettes, French bread rolls, or any bread of your choice. Piloncillo: 4 cups (800g) of Brown Sugar or Molasses may be used. Panela Cheese: Queso Fresco, Monterey Jack Cheese, Mexican Manchego, Monterrey Jack. Ricotta, Paneer, or even cream cheese all make wonderful cheese alternatives for this dessert. Peanuts/Walnuts/Raisins/Bananas: You can remove or add as much or as little of these ingredients as you like. - - - - - - - - - - Notes: Leftovers can last in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. ** You can also fry the bread in butter or oil instead of toasting in the oven. *** Some interesting information on Capirotada: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capirotada **** Always wash hands before beginning a recipe. Sorry guys the science geek in me just has to say this even though everyone knows this already. 😅 Suerte En La Cocina - Good Luck In The Kitchen 💖🍀 - - - - - - - - - - PRODUCTS 7-Quart Cuisinart Chef’s Classic Cast Iron Casserole: https://amzn.to/2SnCEEd I couldn’t find the exact size I used in the video. Mine is a 9-Quart version that I picked up at HomeGoods recently. Portable Butane Gas Stove: https://amzn.to/2NdTEKZ Kitchen Cookware Set I Use: https://amzn.to/2F07wDC What I use to film: Canon PowerShot G7X Mark: https://amzn.to/2q9CbZH *Disclaimer - not sponsored to make this video or asked to show the items. Amazon links are affiliate links. - - - - - - - - - - CHANNEL INFO: Hola! I'm Johanna, a Latina of Spanish, French, & Irish descendants. I'm a researcher turned entrepreneur and married to my best friend who happens to be Vietnamese. We're a wonky fusion, but like it that way! ☆ My channel is mostly Cooking & Lifestyle based. I love COOKING, being with my family & friends, dressing up, and just being happy! We also have two yorkies named Leo & Louie that are our spoiled furry children! Their endless shenanigans always make us laugh. See you in the next video! Schedule: Friday's @ 11:00am PST - Recipe Videos Vlogs – TBD (Once my work schedule clears up we’ll see how we schedule these) Please SUBSCRIBE here!    / @laviejolie19   Previous Friday Recipe:    • Coconut Pandan Waffles | Vietnamese Green ...   Previous Vlog:    • Video   - - - - - - - - - - Instagram:   / laviejoliefam   ¬¬ ♫ Music Info: Family Christmas by AShamaluevMusic. Music Link:    • Happy Christmas Instrumental Music | Famil...