14 Brunch Recipes That Double as Dessert—and No One’s Complaining
Who says brunch can’t be just as sweet as dessert? These 14 brunch recipes are so decadent, they could easily pass for treats from a bakery display—and no one at the table will complain. Think fluffy French toast loaded with toppings, berry-filled pastries, and rich, creamy waffles that taste like dessert before noon. Whether you’re hosting or just treating yourself, these dishes make brunch feel totally indulgent.
Cranberry Brie Stuffed French Toast
This easy stuffed French toast is the perfect way to use Thanksgiving leftovers! Sandwich some leftover cranberry sauce with a bit of brie cheese between a few slices of challah or brioche bread, dunk it in a quick egg mixture, and pan fry it up for a delicious post-holiday brunch.
Cinnamon star bread
This cinnamon star bread is an impressive-looking and delicious-tasting lightly sweet bread that’s perfect alongside coffee or for a festive brunch. It’s soft, flavorful and easier to make than it looks. So get ready to wow.
Chocolate Cake Waffles
Chocolate Cake Waffles will be your new favorite lazy weekend breakfast recipe. With just a box of cake mix, this couldn’t be more fool proof.
Maple-Glazed Bacon Beignets
Maple-glazed bacon beignets may not be traditional New Orleans fare, but whether it’s Mardis Gras or just a regular Tuesday, you’re going to go nuts for them. I mean, come on. They’re donuts studded with bacon and coated in a maple syrup glaze.
Vegan Apple Muffins
These vegan Apple Muffins are so fluffy, and ready in just 30 minutes. I make them with basic ingredients like apples, applesauce, maple syrup, and dairy-free milk. They’re perfect for breakfast, a quick snack, or even a gluten-free dessert my whole family loves.
Cranberry Vanilla Bean Scones
Homemade cranberry vanilla bean scones are bursting with cranberry and vanilla flavors, a hint of orange, and are perfectly tender on the inside with a delightfully crunchy exterior – drizzle with your choice of icing for added sweetness. No mixer required! Serve alongside a Copycat Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha or Cranberry Mimosa at brunch.
Pumpkin French Toast Bake with Cream Cheese Filling
Pumpkin French Toast Bake with the most decadent sweet cream cheese filling then topped with a crunchy pecan-brown sugar topping and baked to golden perfection. This easy French Toast casserole is the best fall breakfast treat!
Red Velvet Pancakes with Berries
Red Velvet Pancakes with berries are a pretty patriotic breakfast recipe that’s perfect for 4th of July, but is tasty every day of the year!
Cinnamon Bun Bread Pudding
This Cinnamon Bun Bread Pudding recipe tastes just like a cinnamon roll! It has a gooey cinnamon swirl lacing through custardy bread pudding, and is topped with a rich frosting. It’s the perfect holiday breakfast or special-occasion brunch!
Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal
This carrot cake baked oatmeal really does taste like cake! It’s a breakfast version of the real thing that’s deliciously sweet and cozy, topped with Greek yogurt “frosting.” Welcome to your new favorite healthy breakfast!
Best Blueberry Waffles
These fluffy blueberry waffles are everyone’s favorite! Topped with a quick blueberry sauce, they’re brunch perfection on a plate.
Soft & Gooey Cinnamon Twists
I only ever want to eat the best part of a cinnamon roll: the soft, gooey center. It’s the most buttery, melt-in-your-mouth bite, which is why I’m obsessed with these homemade cinnamon twists. They’re all center, no outer swirl!
Apple Monkey Bread
Apple Monkey Bread is an easy monkey bread recipe that uses canned biscuits, fresh apples, cinnamon and a powdered sugar drizzle. An easy dessert, brunch or breakfast idea!
Nutella French Toast Roll-Ups
These Nutella French Toast Roll-Ups are a fun, finger-friendly treat for breakfast or brunch. These portable, and easy to make French Toast Roll Ups are filled with delicious Nutella, dunked into custard, sauteed until golden brown and then rolled in cinnamon sugar goodness!
