Capirotada

Aromatic capirotada is the Mexican version of bread pudding, consisting of old bread, chunks of nuts and fruits, cinnamon, brown sugar, sweet syrup, and cheese on top. The combination of these ingredients is traditionally baked in an oven. Fruits might include coconuts, apples, bananas, raisins, and dates, while nuts range from peanuts to pine nuts.

Capirotada was originally a savory dish in pre-colonial Spain, when it was mostly associated with the Jewish people and the Moors. Over time, the dish made its way to the New World, where it became the tasty dessert that we know today. It is closely associated with Lent, being a great way to use up all of the leftovers before fasting.

Capirotada is traditionally consumed on Fridays and Holy Days, and numerous Mexican people associate it with the Passion of Christ – the bread symbolizes Christ's body, the syrup is for blood, raisins are for nails, while the cheese symbolizes the Holy Shroud.