Capirotada is a deliciously rich Mexican bread pudding with layers of buttered bread, raisins, peanuts, and shredded cheese, drenched with a sweet cinnamon syrup. So good! It's traditionally served on Good Friday or during Lent.
3 cups water
2 ¼ cups packed brown sugar, divided
2 cinnamon sticks
2 loaves bolillo bread, sliced ½-inch thick, toasted
½ cup butter, softened
3 cups shredded Oaxaca cheese
2 cups peanuts
1 cup raisins
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, or to taste
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves, or to taste
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