Ingredients

8 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 loaf French bread or 1/2 loaf baguette , with crust , cut into small cubes
1 lb brown sugar
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 large granny smith apples , peeled , cored and chopped
1 cup walnuts , chopped
1/2 lb cream cheese , chilled and chopped
crema or heavy cream , for serving
Warm Mexican Bread Pudding With Apples and Cream (Capirotada) is a traditional Mexican dessert that's made with crusty bread, brown sugar, cinnamon, apples, walnuts, and cream cheese. The combination of sweet and savory flavors and textures makes it a real crowd-pleaser. It's a great dessert for colder months when you're looking for something comforting and satisfying.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2.Melt butter in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
3.Place bread cubes into baking dish and mix with melted butter.
4.In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, water, and cinnamon.
5.Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and add apples and walnuts.
6.Simmer for 5 minutes.
7.Pour mixture over bread cubes, and top with pieces of cream cheese.
8.Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
9.Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.
10.Serve with crema or heavy cream to taste.

PROS

This dessert combines the sweet and savory flavors of cinnamon, brown sugar, apples, walnuts, and cream cheese.

It’s a comforting and satisfying dessert that’s perfect for cold weather.

CONS

This dessert is high in calories, sugar, and fat, making it best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dessert is not particularly healthy, it does contain apples and walnuts, which provide some health benefits.
Apples are high in fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants, which can help support immune function and reduce inflammation.
Walnuts are high in healthy fats, fiber, protein, and antioxidants, which can help support heart health and reduce inflammation.

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