5 Sweet Brunch Recipes to Make Your Weekend Extra Special | Apple Cake Annie

May 8, 2025 | Breakfasts, Father's Day, Mother's Day

Slow mornings call for something sweet. From buttery croissants to fluffy hotcakes, these easy brunch recipes are made for weekends and cosy catch-ups.

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5 Sweet Brunch Recipes to Slow Down With

There’s something a little magical about a slow breakfast.
No alarms blaring, no racing around — just you, a hot cup of something, and maybe (definitely) something delicious baking away in the kitchen.

Whether you’re treating yourself, surprising someone special, or just looking for an excuse to break out the good butter, these sweet brunch recipes are here for it.
They’re simple, nostalgic, a little bit fancy without being fussy — basically everything a proper weekend should taste like!

So go ahead: pour another coffee, grab a mixing bowl, and pick your favourite. Slow mornings are officially back on the menu….

🍞 Brioche French Toast with Salted Caramel Sauce

This isn’t your average French toast. Made with rich brioche and topped with a homemade salted caramel sauce, it’s indulgent, comforting, and surprisingly quick to whip up. Perfect for those mornings when you want to treat yourself—or someone special—to something extra.

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🥐 Almond Croissants for Two

Transform day-old croissants into a bakery-worthy treat with this simple recipe. Filled with sweet almond frangipane and topped with flaked almonds, these croissants are perfect for a cozy morning in.

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🍋 Lemon Blueberry Muffins

Bright, zesty, and bursting with juicy blueberries, these muffins are a delightful way to start your day. They’re quick to make and even quicker to disappear.

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Lemon blueberry muffins in a pan.

🍓 Strawberry Nutella Crêpes

Bring a touch of Paris to your kitchen with these delicate crêpes filled with warm Nutella and fresh strawberries. They’re as delightful to eat as they are to make.

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2 crepes filled with strawberries and nutella and drizzled with chocolate

🥞 Fluffy Ricotta Hotcakes

These hotcakes are light, airy, and utterly delicious. Thanks to the ricotta and whipped egg whites, they have a melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s hard to beat.

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A stack of fluffy ricotta hotcakes.