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20+ Best Easter Brunch Ideas

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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 my 20+ Best Easter Brunch Ideas!

Collage of Easter Brunch Recipes.

So here they are: my 20+ Best Easter Brunch Ideas! Whether you're planning a quick-and-casual breakfast or a fancy schmancy brunch, I think you'll find something here!

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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.
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!

Tin of Blackberry Buttermilk Muffins with blackberries and chamomile flowers nearby.
Blackberry Buttermilk 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!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins
These delicious Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins are soft and moist double chocolate muffins with peanut butter streusel! They're an amazing way to start the day!
Check out this recipe!
Closeup of Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins.
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.
Blackberry Lemon Bread
This Blackberry Lemon Bread is a moist, flavorful lemon bread studded with fresh blackberries and topped with the most gorgeous blackberry glaze!
Check out this recipe!
Blackberry Lemon Bread on a white tray.
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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!
Raspberry White Chocolate Loaf Cake
This Raspberry White Chocolate Loaf Cake is a tender white chocolate pound cake topped with a scrumptious raspberry glaze! The flavors are so amazing you'll find yourself taking seconds!
Check out this recipe!
Closeup of Raspberry and White Chocolate Loaf Cake on a tray.
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.
Peach Cobbler Pound Cake with Bourbon Glaze
This Peach Cobbler Pound Cake is a delicious cinnamon-peach pound cake with a gooey brown sugar top, drizzled with a vanilla bourbon glaze! This cake is serious comfort food!
Check out this recipe!
Peach Cobbler Pound Cake with bourbon glaze and fresh peaches on top.

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

More Easter Brunch Ideas

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!

Honey Doughnuts with white chocolate "honeycomb" on parchment paper.
Honey Doughnuts with Vanilla Honey Glaze
Strawberry Shortbread Cookies
These Strawberry Shortbread Cookies have fantastic strawberry flavor thanks to freeze-dried strawberries in both the cookies and the strawberry glaze! With these cookies you can have a taste of summer year-round! Recipe can be used to make slice-and-bake shortbread or cut-outs--it's up to you!
Check out this recipe!
Strawberry Shortbread Cookies with Strawberry Glaze on a cooling rack, one with a bite missing.
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
Honey Doughnuts with Vanilla-Honey Glaze
Honey Doughnuts with Vanilla Honey Glaze are soft, fluffy baked honey doughnuts with a flavorful vanilla bean-honey glaze! Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon pick-me-up!
Check out this recipe!
Honey Doughnuts with white chocolate "honeycomb" on parchment paper.

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

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Updated 3/11/2023

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