Bread Pudding Capirotada (Sopa)

Ingredients:

• 3 cups water
• 1½ cups Splenda
• 1½ teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• Cooking spray
• 12 slices toasted whole wheat bread , broken into pieces
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• ½ cup raisins
• 1¼ cups chopped pecans

1. Combine water, Splenda and spices in saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
2. Spray 9” x 13” pan with cooking spray. Layer toast, cheese, raisins and pecans. Pour syrup over the top.
3. Bake at 350°F for approximately 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bread absorbs syrup.

From Flavors of Fiesta by University of Illinois Extension