10 Easter brunch recipes that are sure to impress
I’m not gonna lie but come the weekend, and especially on long weekends, I tend to get a little “brunch obsessed.” I have no idea why but I think it may be because my usual weekday breakfast fare is so darn boring.
So when I have more time during the weekends, I like to let loose and indulge in a decadent brunch. Here are some of my favourite brunch recipes that aren’t just pretty to look at but are also super easy to make. Some are even transportable so if you’re having an Easter brunch get together this weekend, these dishes are sure to impress.
Gluten Free Spinach Broccoli & Red Cabbage Tarts [Photo: Simply Beautiful Eating]
Got guests that are gluten sensitive? These crumbly gluten free tarts are chock full of veggies and a generous dose of gruyere cheese. They pack incredible flavour and are sure to impress any guest the moment they hit the table.
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Waffle Bar [Photo: Simply Beautiful Eating]
What’s better than waffles? Waffles with a fun “bar style” set up for guests to get creative with their toppings! Set out bowls of fresh fruit, infused syrups, whipped cream, cheeses and butter. As if there aren’t enough options, you can even experiment with different types of waffles — buttermilk, gluten-free, dairy free, whole grain, spelt, the list goes on.
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Blueberry Nectarine French Toast Bake [Photo: Simply Beautiful Eating]
How good does this French toast bake look? Well. It tastes even better! The best part? You can prepare this the night before so it eliminates the rush to put the whole shebang together before your guests arrive for brunch. I have to admit, I took this to a brunch last summer and I almost ate the whole thing myself. It’s that delish!
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Savory Zucchini Feta Tart with Wasabi Mustard Microgreens [Photo: Simply Beautiful Eating]
Puff pastry is an easy and versatile go-to ingredient in a lot of my recipes but don’t for a second believe that I make my own. It’s too much of a pain to fold and then fold and then fold it again. Who has time for this? Store bought is the way to go and with this recipe it’s a sure fire hit for brunch. I made mine with zucchini and feta cheese but you can certainly use other toppings to make this your signature brunch dish.
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Oat Pancakes with Ligonberry Blackcurrant Sauce [Photo: Simply Beautiful Eating]
No brunch is complete without a stack of pancakes. This one even happens to be a “good for you” recipe that’s also gluten and dairy free but definitely not lacking in flavour. The sauce is a sweet and tart combination of ligonberry, blackcurrant and real Canadian maple syrup. In one word — heaven.
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Focaccia with Goat Cheese, Avocado, Sweet Peas & Edamame [Photo: Simply Beautiful Eating]
This no-cook recipe is perfect if you’re looking for something quick and easy yet delivers that “wow” factor. Every ingredient in this recipe can be store-bought or substituted for similar ingredients that you may have in your fridge. That’s why I call this the “everything I have in the fridge” focaccia bread. Toasted focaccia pieces are smeared with olive oil and topped with creamy goat cheese and fresh spring greens.
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Panko Crusted Cranberry Nut French Toast [Photo: Simply Beautiful Eating]
There’s something about panko crumbs. It doesn’t matter what you coat in them, everything just tastes a whole lot crunchier and better. I took some leftover focaccia bread, sliced it up, dipped it in the standard egg mixture and coated it in panko and this was the result. Crisp golden brown french toast drizzled with maple syrup and topped with cranberry and pepitas. A perfect brunch dish for two, or in my case one because it was too good to share.
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Dutch Baby with Raspberry Infused Maple Syrup [Photo: Simply Beautiful Eating]
Do you know what a Dutch baby is? Nope it’s not a kid who was born in Holland. A Dutch baby pancake, sometimes called a German pancake or a Dutch puff, is a sweet popover that is normally served for breakfast. Mine usually comes out looking all puffy and beautiful, but leave it unattended for a few minutes and it will deflate. Either way, it’s still a delicious brunch dish.
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Belgian Waffles with Blueberry Greek Yogurt [Photo: Simply Beautiful Eating]
I know I’ve already talked about waffles earlier, but I couldn’t miss sharing this recipe for Belgian Waffles with Blueberry Greek Yogurt with you. Buttery waffles with luscious greek yogurt and a warm blueberry compote is my idea of a perfect indulgent weekend.
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Smashed Cherry Tomato & Plum Croissants [Photo: Simply Beautiful Eating]
Croissants are one of life’s little luxuries that makes me smile. Buttery, grilled croissants with a hint of garlic and smashed caramelized tomatoes mixed with sultry roasted plums. Um, yes please!
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Happy Brunching!
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