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Are you looking for cute and easy Easter brunch ideas and recipes that your whole family will love? If so, you have to see these fun ideas!
Easter brunch is all about eggs, chocolate and letting your inner kid out. If you’re looking for amazing-looking, tasty Easter recipes that will be a hit with kids and adults alike, you’re in the right place. From cute bunny trifles and pancakes to seriously scrumptious quiches, there’s something savory and sweet for everyone on this list!
While we have included some cake decor ideas to serve simply as inspiration for when you’re decorating your own cupcakes or other desserts, most of these brunch ideas come with recipes and complete tutorials – to access the recipes, simply click the link below the images. However, make sure to check out all the recipes before you go – we’ve saved the best for last!
The Best Easy Easter Brunch Ideas To Try:
1. Easter Chick Cupcakes
Get the full recipe on The Simple Sweet Life
These adorable easter cupcakes are perfect for an early afternoon sweet treat accompanied by a coffee or hot tea during a crisp spring day. And with an egg hunt on the horizon you’ll need all the energy you can get.
2. Easter Bunny Cream Tart
Get the full recipe on Love Swah
This cream tart aesthetic is super popular as it can be made easily at home, and regardless of how advanced your decor skills are, it’ll look good no matter what.
3. Mini Lemon Flower Tart
Get the full recipe on Sugar Apron
Lemon is a great flavor for a spring picnic as it tastes fresh, and the color is vibrant. The yellow reminds us of a spring chicken – making it perfect for Easter!
4. Maple, Bacon, Pancake Bites
Get the full recipe on Vixen’s Kitchen
These pancake bites are a dainty, elevated alternative to your regular round pancakes. These suit if you’re having a picnic or more of a laidback brunch rather than a seated affair.
5. Berry Croissant Bake
Get the full recipe on Happy Go Lucky
This croissant bake is a breakfast version of a bread and butter pudding – though after tasting how good this is, you might not go back!
6. Sheet Pan Pancakes
Get the full recipe on Dinner Then Dessert
If you have lots of people to cook for, though pancakes are tasty, it means spending most of your morning by the stove top. This sheet pan pancake takes all the work out of our favorite breakfast dish.
7. Western Omelet Quiche
Get the full recipe onMelissa’s Southern Style Kitchen
Quiche is a popular brunch dish as the pie crust feels brunch-y, whilst the egg filling leans towards breakfast. You can fill the quiche with your favorite omelette fillings, and it’s a great way to hide veggies for fussy little ones.
8. Easter Trifle
Get the full recipe in video form on @mariii1520
This super cute strawberry trifle Is a wonderful no-bake dessert for your Easter brunch. If it’s on a warm day, this is perfect as the elements are all cold, and so won’t feel too heavy on the stomach.
9. Mini Pancake Stacks
Get the full recipe on Flavorite
Like the pancake bites, these pancake stacks mean you can still have all your favorite breakfast dishes, but in a unique and elegant way.
10. Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
Get the full recipe on Gonna Want Seconds
Potato and eggs – not much sounds better than that – particularly for a spring brunch to fuel you up for a day of easter egg hunts, and evening eating chocolate eggs!
11. Pineapple Carrot Cake
Get the full recipe on Just A Taste
Spring is usually the season when fruits and vegetables begin to come into season, so why not sweeten up your brunch with this wonderful pineapple cake, which is still in the Easter theme
12. Bunny Bites
via @mariii1520
These mini cake slices decorated as bunnies are a perfect sweet treat during Easter brunch. Super indulgent cakes aren’t ideal for brunch as they can feel too stodgy and are better suited for dessert after dinner.
13. Ham and Cheese Quiche
Get the full recipe on Spicy Southern Kitchen
Ham and cheese quiche is a classic combination, and the filling is similar to an omelette base, making it perfect for an early brunch.
14. Chicken & Waffle Sliders
Get the full recipe on Food Folks And Fun
Chicken and waffles is another classic combination, but again the classic dish would feel too heavy for a brunch. This mini version means your guests can enjoy this along with the other dishes.
15. French Toast Casserole
Get the full recipe on Lil Luna
Like the croissant bake this French toast casserole is wonderful to have as a brunch time dessert as it combines the flavors of French toast with the texture of a classic bread and butter pudding.
16. Caramelized Leek, Brie, and Ham Quiche
Get the full recipe on Almond To Zest
This quiche flavor is more complex than the regular ham and cheese, and better suited for a grown-up brunch. This is also a great way to use up meats and cheeses from a charcuterie board.
17. Bunny & Chick Fruit With Easy Lemon Dip
Get the links for these cookie cutters on Living Locurto
Fruit is a brunch classic. Not only is it easy to prepare, but it’s also the perfect addition to a spring brunch as many of our favorite fruits and berries are finally in season.
This fruit is shaped with cookie cutters, and little ones (for once) will enjoy their fruit with no complaints.
18. Baked Parmesan Hash Browns
Get the full recipe on Delicious Table
Potatoes are a welcome addition to any brunch, and these parmesan hashbreads are the perfect grown-up take on a classic dish.
19. Bunny Ice Cream
via @mariii1520
For a late brunch treat, particularly on a hot day, this bunny ice cream cone is perfect for kids, and big kids. For a fun idea, why not set up an ice cream station or guests to decorate their ice creams?
20. Easter Bunny Pancakes
Get the full recipe on DIY Candy
Nothing beats pancakes, and these bunny-shaped pancakes are perfect for a kids-friendly brunch option. You could also make these mini, so no food goes to waste!
21. Cherry Tomato Leek And Spinach Quiche
Get the full recipe on The Food Charlatan
Quiches are perfect for brunch, or even a spring time dinner. They are easy to make, aren’t too heavy on the stomach, and are the perfect way to use up vegetables which are soon going to go bad.
22. Fresh Fruit Board With Ricotta
Get the full recipe on With Salt and Pepper
Back on the fresh fruit train. This time with a dip, because why should chips have all the fun? This is perfect if you prefer to have more whole, fresh foods at brunch as opposed to chips and crackers.
23. Easter Chick Peanut Butter Sandwich
Get the full recipe on Little Food Junction
If you’re having a low-key brunch at home, but still want to make things fun, this peanut butter sandwich is a fun morning project to do with little ones at home and is a great way to incorporate some fruit into their day.
24. Creamy Cranberry Brie Flatbread
Get the full recipe on Hunger Thirst Play
This creamy brie flatbread is perfect to have out during a brunch party. It’s easy to make and pairs well with salads, dips and eggs.
25. Homemade Easter Bunny Rolls
Get the full recipe onPlated Cravings
Bread rolls are vital during brunch, particularly if you’re serving eggs or salads. These cute rolls look like a bunny’s….well, we don’t need to say it!
26. Roasted Garlic Brussel Sprouts
Get the full recipe on Damn Delicious
Brussel sprouts aren’t exactly the first dish you think of for brunch, but it really depends. Some brunches are light, and focus more on canapés and drinks, whilst some are a literal feast. These are applicable to both!
27. Prosciutto, Gruyere & Asparagus Puff Pastry Bundles
Get the full recipe onFox And Briar
Anything in puff pastry is super easy to construct, but looks as though you’ve put in a lot of effort. These are again another way to incorporate any charcuterie leftovers –perfect if you’re hosting over a couple of days, or have guests staying overnight and want to whip something up in the morning.
28. Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs
Get the full recipe on Yellow Blissroad
Another great leftover dish are these mashed potato puffs. These are topped with classic potato skin fittings like sour cream, chives and bacon.
29. Angel Berry Trifle
Get the full recipe on Jo Cooks
This angel berry trifle is wonderful for incorporating lots of fruits, and makes it perfect for brunch. This also uses yogurt, to make it a little less rich.
30. No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
Get the full recipe on Typically Simple
These no-bake strawberry cheesecake bites are super easy to make, but look super effective and perfect for an elevated grown-up brunch. You can also pop these in the freezer for a cooling evening treat.
31. Sheep Easter Cupcakes
Get the full recipe on Cincy Shopper
Cupcakes are perfect for brunch, as well as for giveaways for your guests to take home to have as a treat. These are decorated with mini marshmallows and require very little effort. If you’re not good at baking, you can opt to make these with store-bought cupcakes instead!
32. Chick Eggs Sandwich
Get the full recipe on Kix Cereal
Nothing says brunch like eggs, and this chick-themed sandwich is perfect for little ones who can’t be convinced to eat this breakfast dish.
33. Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bake
Get the full recipe on Lil Luna
You’ve seen the French toast bake, and this is it rebranded to be even yummier. This cinnamon roll French toast is perfect to make if you have stale cinnamon rolls to use up, or just if you love the warming, sweet flavor of cinnamon.
34. Easter Deviled Eggs
Get the full recipe on Julie Blanner
Deviled eggs are a love or hate thing, like marmite. This deviled egg recipe might just convert even the most sceptical brunchers. Instead of the regular paprika garnish, this Easter take makes them look even cuter than they are tasty.
35. Gluten Free Mini Pancake Skewers
Get the full recipe on Garnish With Lemon
This sweet take on the mini pancake stack we previously suggested is perfect for little ones who can’t be convinced to eat fruit, because if it’s paired with chocolate, it doesn’t count – right?
36. Hash Brown Egg Nests with Avocados
Get the full recipe on The Cooking Jar
These hash brown nests are perfect if you want to do one main dish for brunch and accompany it with fresh fruit and salad items. You can even make these according to your guests tastes with cheeses and meats.
37. Bagel & Smoked Salmon Bar
Get the full recipe on Half Baked Harvest
Nothing says brunch like a lox and cream cheese bagel – depending on where in the world you are. Other great accompaniments are cucumbers, tomatoes and radishes to add a fresh aspect to the bagel.
38. Bunny Cheesecake Strawberries
Get the full recipe onLiving Locurto
These no-bake cheesecake strawberries are perfect for a no-fuss, low effort, brunch dessert which looks like you’ve been slaving away in the kitchen (and isn’t that always the goal?)
39. Easter Cheese Ball
Get the full recipe on Family Fresh Meals
A cheeseball is essentially a flavored cream cheese to dip your chosen crackers into. This has been shaped into a carrots and covered with orange cheddar cheese to add to the Easter vibes.
40. Buttermilk Blueberry Breakfast Cake
Get the full recipe on Alexandra Cooks
Buttermilk is a great ingredient to look for in recipes if you want the guarantee of a moist cake or muffin. This cake is perfect if served warm with a coffee or hot tea, and a dollop of cool yogurt.
41. Rice Krispie Easter Nest
Get the full recipe on Lil Luna
Rice Krispie cakes and bars are a classic kid-friendly sweet treat. Easter them up with this fun shape and mini egg decor, You can even get the little ones involved on the decor.
42. Breakfast Granola Fruit Tart
Get the full recipe on Jessica Gavin
Granola, yoghurt and fruit are a wonderful combination for breakfast and brunch. If you’re looking for a more elevated way to serve it to guests, these granola tarts will be right up your street.
43. Peanut Butter Easter Eggs
Get the full recipe on Butter With A Side Of Bread
These peanut butter easter eggs are like a DIY peanut butter cup and can be decorated according to your liking. If you have a particularly steady hand, you could pipe your guests names on these.
44. Potato, Broccoli & Pepper Jack Egg Breakfast Casserole
Get the full recipe on Cozy Country Living
Breakfast casseroles are great if you have a busy morning, but still want to sit down for a nice brunch meal. Simply throw all the ingredients into a casserole dish, and that’s it!
45. Bunny Cake
via @mariii1520
This bunny sponge cake is simple to make, but after being decorated is a showstopper. For those who don’t have the time or equipment to bake, you can go for a storebought sponge cake and decorate it at home – we won’t tell!
46. Pancake Board
Get the full recipe on The Baker Mama
Boards are an easy way to wow your guests. If the bagel board wasn’t your thing, this one might just be! You can also switch out the toppings here according to your taste.
47. Easter Chocolate Lasagna
Get the full recipe on OMG Chocolate Desserts
This chocolate lasagne is like the classic Italian pasta dish with flavors closer to a chocolate gateau. The great thing about this dessert is that you can make it the day before, and it’ll taste even better by the time you serve it!
48. Birds Nest Meringue Cookies
Get the full recipe on Crafty Morning
Meringue is making a comeback in a big way. Its soft, clean look lends itself to being decorated for any holiday, and the shape makes it perfect to construct into a nest for Easter.
49. Easter Egg Cake
Get the full recipe on Preppy Kitchen
Cakes aren’t only for birthdays. This fun speckled cake is reminiscent of the classic British Mini Eggs candy, and looks even prettier when these are used to decorate the top too!
50. Strawberry Cream Mimosa
Get the full recipe on Swanky Recipes
Drinks are often an oversight for brunch, but with easy options like these, they won’t be again. You can also make mocktail versions for little ones, or for guests who don’t drink alcohol.
Which of these fun and easy Easter brunch ideas and recipes will you add to your Easter brunch table? Let us know in the comments!
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