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    Home » Recipes » Easter

    Easter Brunch Ideas

    March 27, 2021 by Amee Leave a Comment

    Easter is almost here, folks! Just in case you haven’t given any thought to breakfast/brunch yet, I’ve compiled some recipes for you that are perfect Easter Brunch Ideas!

    Collage of Easter Brunch Ideas.

    Whether you're planning a quick-and-casual breakfast or a fancy schmancy brunch, I think you'll find something here! I've categorized my Easter Brunch Ideas into the following categories:

    • Sweet Rolls
    • Muffins, Scones, & Breads
    • Cakes
    • Tarts
    • Everything Else!

    Sweet Rolls

    I don't know about you, but I think sweet rolls are a sure sign of a fabulous morning! Here you will find several recipes for cinnamon rolls and other sweet rolls, each a bit unique and perfectly fitting for Easter brunch!

    Chocolate Caramel Sweet Roll on a white plate with a fork next to it.
    Chocolate Caramel Sweet Rolls
    Chocolate Rolls with Espresso Glaze
    These rolls are filled with chocolate-espresso filling, then topped with espresso glaze and crushed chocolate-covered espresso beans! Like a mocha for breakfast!
    Check out this recipe!
    Square image of partially eaten Chocolate Roll with Espresso Glaze on a white plate.
    Funfetti Cinnamon Rolls
    These Funfetti Cinnamon Rolls are soft, gooey, super cinnamony, and topped with a cream cheese glaze! They're also all dressed up for any occasion with lots of rainbow sprinkles! Note that the dough proofs in the refrigerator overnight (8-24 hours) for best flavor, so make sure to leave yourself time!
    Check out this recipe!
    Funfetti Cinnamon Rolls with rainbow sprinkles on top.
    S'mores Sweet Rolls
    These S'mores Sweet Rolls are sweet graham rolls with gooey chocolate filling, topped with toasted marshmallow glaze! Who says s'mores aren't breakfast food??
    Check out this recipe!
    Chocolate Dulce de Leche Rolls
    These soft Chocolate Dulce de Leche Rolls are filled with chocolate filling and homemade dulce de leche, then topped with dulce de leche cream cheese frosting swirled with chocolate ganache! The ultimate in breakfast decadence!
    Check out this recipe!
    Closeup of partially eaten chocolate and dulce de leche roll.
    Almond Rolls with Cherry Glaze
    Filled with homemade almond filling and topped with a gorgeous cherry glaze, you need these Almond Rolls with Cherry Glaze at your next brunch! Or...anytime, really. 😀
    Check out this recipe!
    Closeup of Almond Roll with Cherry Glaze on a white plate with a bite missing.

    Muffins, Scones, & Breads

    These muffin, scone, and bread recipes are the quickest and easiest of the bunch, but no less delicious! These can easily be made in advance for a simple brunch or as part of a larger brunch table!

    Butterscotch Banana Muffin on a plate.
    Butterscotch Banana Muffins
    Butterscotch Banana Muffins
    These Butterscotch Banana Muffins are soft, moist banana muffins with butterscotch chips! A twist on a classic! <3
    Check out this recipe!
    Butterscotch banana muffin on a plate with butterscotch chips and banana slices.
    Buttermilk Chocolate Chip Muffins
    Simple and delicious, these Buttermilk Chocolate Chip Muffins will make your morning! The recipe makes a fabulous base for other flavors, so check out the recipe notes for apple-cinnamon and blueberry variations!
    Check out this recipe!
    Cinnamon Honey Scones
    With a lovely flavor and texture, and never ever dry, these Cinnamon Honey Scones are perfect for breakfast any day of the week!
    Check out this recipe!
    Buttermilk Biscuits
    Flaky, buttery goodness. You really can't go wrong with Buttermilk Biscuits. Have two. 🙂
    Check out this recipe!
    Peach Streusel Scones
    Rich, moist scones filled with fresh peaches, topped with the delightful crunch of brown sugar streusel, and drizzled with a vanilla bean glaze!
    Check out this recipe!
    Peach Streusel Scones
    (The Best Ever) Banana Bread
    This (The Best Ever) Banana Bread is everything banana bread should be: great banana flavor without being heavy or slimy, and light in texture without being dry. I also add a sprinkle of raw sugar to the top of mine just before baking for a sweet crunch. (I save that part for last...my kids eat it first.)
    Check out this recipe!
    Banana Bread
    Moist Date Bread
    This Date Bread is moist and delicious with dates, spices, and loads of orange zest!
    Check out this recipe!
    sliced date bread on a cooling rack.

    Cakes

    So maybe when you think of brunch, cake isn't the first thing that comes to mind. BUT these cakes are so lovely with bright fruit flavors, that they're just perfect! Easter is definitely a celebration worthy of cake!

    Closeup of sliced Cornmeal Poun
    Cornmeal Pound Cake with Blueberry Whipped Cream
    Cornmeal Pound Cake with Blueberry Whipped Cream
    This Blueberry Cornmeal Pound Cake is a slightly sweet cornmeal buttermilk pound cake topped with blueberry crème fraîche whipped cream!
    Check out this recipe!
    Closeup of sliced Cornmeal Poun
    Lavender Pound Cake with Strawberry Glaze
    This Strawberry Lavender Pound Cake is so tender thanks to kefir (or buttermilk!), delicately flavored with lavender, and topped with strawberry-vanilla bean glaze! Pound cake perfection!
    Check out this recipe!
    Sliced Lavender Pound Cake with Strawberry Glaze on a white plate.
    Blueberry Angel Food Cake
    This Blueberry Angel Food Cake is light and fluffy with serious blueberry flavor thanks to freeze-dried berries! And can we talk about that color??
    Check out this recipe!
    Slice of Blueberry Angel Food Cake with whipped cream and blueberries on a plate with a fork alongside.
    Orange Upside Down Cake
    A just-sweet-enough orange olive oil cake topped with candied navel, cara cara, and blood oranges! Served with a sweetened sour cream, you can definitely sneak this one in as breakfast!
    Check out this recipe!
    Strawberry Angel Food Cake
    This Strawberry Angel Food Cake is light and fluffy with serious strawberry flavor thanks to freeze-dried berries! Also delicious using blueberries, with the bonus of a showstopping purple color!
    Check out this recipe!
    Slice of Strawberry Angel Food Cake on a plate with whipped cream and fresh strawberries.

    Tarts

    If you want to pull out all the stops for your Easter guests, these tarts are both elegant and delicious! Can't you just hear the "ooooh" from your guest when you place one of these beauties on the table?

    Champagne Citrus Tart on a white stand with flutes of champagne nearby.
    Champagne Citrus Tart
    Champagne Citrus Tart
    This Champagne Citrus Tart has an orange-scented sweet pastry crust filled with champagne pastry cream and topped with champagne-glazed citrus! A mimosa in dessert form!
    Check out this recipe!
    Champagne Citrus Tart on a white stand with flutes of champagne nearby.
    Raspberry Tartlets with Pistachio Crust
    These Raspberry Pistachio Tartlets have a pistachio tart crust filled with homemade honey-raspberry jam, topped with toasted honey meringue!
    Check out this recipe!
    close up of Raspberry Pistachio Tartlet
    Blueberry Curd Tart
    This Blueberry Curd Tart is a sweet pastry crust filled with homemade blueberry curd! You'll fall in love with both the flavor and that gorgeous color!!
    Check out this recipe!
    Blueberry Curd Tart

    Everything Else!

    These recipes don't quite fit into a tidy category, but they are not to be overlooked! These recipes are gems that would be most welcome at any Easter brunch!

    Closeup of three Lemon Lavender Madeleines on a plate.
    Lemon Lavender Madeleines
    Strawberry Shortcake Cream Puffs
    Luscious cream puffs filled with homemade whipped cream and fresh strawberries, dusted with powdered sugar!
    Check out this recipe!
    strawberry shortcake cream puffs
    Lemon Lavender Madeleines
    Delicately-flavored lavender madeleines with a sweet-tart lemon glaze. Breakfast? Brunch? Dessert? Yes, please. 🙂
    Check out this recipe!
    lemon lavender madeleines
    Strawberry Powdered Sugar Doughnuts
    Tender, baked vanilla bean doughnuts coated in strawberry powdered sugar! A twist on a classic!
    Check out this recipe!
    strawberry powdered sugar donuts

    I hope you've found a recipe here to treat yourself this Easter! Happy Baking, and happy Easter!

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