What better way to celebrate the end of the season than to prepare an Easter feast for your loved-ones?
Celebrate this time of joy and togetherness with your family with these delightful, carefully curated brunch recipes for Easter.
Whether you're hosting a gathering at home or joining loved ones for a festive meal, these six family-friendly recipes are sure to add an extra touch of warmth and flavor to your Easter celebration.
6 Brunch Recipe for Easter You Can Try
1. Eggstra-Special Easter Frittata
A classic frittata will become a good dish to serve for brunch. It is an easy egg based dish that you can pack with their favorite cheese and vegetables.
Ingredients:
8 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup chopped veggies (bell peppers, spinach, tomatoes)
1/2 cup shredded cheese
Fresh herbs for garnish
How-to:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
Stir in the chopped veggies and shredded cheese.
Pour the mixture into a greased oven-safe skillet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until set.
Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
2. Bunny Pancakes with Berry Compote
Pancakes are a clssic for breakfast, forming it to a bunny to serve to the kids will be a great hit as a theme this season. You can also add berries to make it more feeling and nutritious.
Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
1 cup milk
1 egg
Butter for greasing
Mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
Sugar and lemon juice for the compote
How-to:
In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk milk and egg, then add to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
Heat a griddle or non-stick pan and grease with butter.
Pour pancake batter to form bunny shapes using a squeeze bottle.
Cook until bubbles form, then flip and cook the other side.
Meanwhile, simmer mixed berries with sugar and lemon juice until thickened for the compote.
Serve pancakes with warm berry compote.
3. Carrot Cake Waffles
A healthier take on the waffles will be incorporating carrots into them. This carrot cake waffle will taste a little bit lighter than a carrot cake but also more dense than the waffle.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of nutmeg
1 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream cheese glaze (powdered sugar, cream cheese, milk)
How-to:
In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Stir in shredded carrots and chopped walnuts.
In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract, then add to the dry ingredients.
Cook waffles in a preheated waffle iron until golden and crisp.
Drizzle with cream cheese glaze before serving.
4. Spring Veggie Quiche
Quiche is a french tart that you can pack with spinach, cauliflower rice, arugula, or whatever is your preferred veggie. This is a good way to serve a pastry but also sneak in something nutritious.
Ingredients:
1 pre-made pie crust
1 cup chopped veggies (asparagus, peas, leeks)
4 large eggs
1 cup heavy cream
Salt, pepper, and herbs of choice
How-to:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Place chopped veggies in the pie crust.
In a bowl, whisk eggs, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and herbs.
Pour the egg mixture over the veggies.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the center is set.
Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
5. Hot Cross Buns with Orange Glaze
Including a home-made hot cross buns for easter feast will become a favorite in brunch, perfectly partnered with hot tea or cold coffee. The buns can also be a perfect side if you want bread with your pasta.
Ingredients:
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 packet active dry yeast
1 cup warm milk
1/4 cup melted butter
1 egg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup dried fruits (raisins, currants)
Zest of 1 orange
For the glaze: powdered sugar and fresh orange juice
How-to:
In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Stir in warm milk, melted butter, egg, dried fruits, and orange zest.
Knead the dough until smooth, then let it rise until doubled in size.
Punch down the dough and shape into buns.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes.
Mix powdered sugar and orange juice for the glaze and brush over cooled buns.
6. Lemon Blueberry Scones
A lemon blueberry scone can be a good snack for children and adults who want a cookie or a biscuit. This scone has a perfect balance of sweetness and the tangy flavor of lemon.
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
Zest of 1 lemon
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup heavy cream
For serving: lemon curd or clotted cream
How-to:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest.
Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Gently fold in fresh blueberries.
Add heavy cream and mix until just combined.
Pat the dough into a circle and cut into triangles.
Place scones on a baking sheet and brush the tops with cream.
Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve warm with lemon curd or clotted cream.
These six family-friendly brunch recipes are sure to make your Easter celebration extra special. Whether you're indulging in fluffy pancakes, savory quiche, or sweet treats, the joy of sharing a meal with loved ones will be the highlight of your holiday. Happy Easter and happy feasting!
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