52 Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes That Are Sure To Impress

Whether you’re letting her sleep late while you prepare a showstopping brunch or plan to bring her a tray and serve breakfast-in-bed, there’s no doubt Mom will appreciate taking the morning off. What could possibly be more luxurious than letting her kick her feet up, open a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift and sip a cocktail or two while having her morning meal? That’s why we’ve rounded up all the recipes you’ll need to spoil her! You’ll find lots of ideas fit for her special day in this roundup but we suggest including a sweet treat that borders on dessert. And, since pancakes are indeed cakes, why not dress them up and layer them high with cream cheese whipped cream and fresh berries? Pro tip: Whisk the dry and wet ingredients separately before combining the two, to reduce the risk of overmixing, which helps create light and fluffy pancakes.

This beautiful drink is the perfect fancy treat for Mother's Day. Extra points for serving it to her in bed.

These banana crunch muffins are moist, tender and topped with a sweet, crunchy streusel for the perfect balance of texture and flavor. They’re a cozy, crowd-pleasing addition to any Mother’s Day brunch spread, ideal for sharing over coffee.

This fruit salad gets a bright upgrade with a fragrant orange-vanilla syrup that ties every bite together. It’s a fresh, colorful addition that brings a light, refreshing touch to any brunch spread.

Molly's make-ahead French toast casserole is the easiest main you can serve at brunch. The challah bread soaks up a sweet custard overnight, so all you have to do before serving is pop the casserole in the oven and make a quick blueberry syrup with frozen blueberries and lemon juice for a dish that looks like you spent all day prepping.

Diced strawberries, a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and a sprinkle of sea salt will add the most beautiful flavor to this special bruschetta-inspired dish.

Crepes are like very thin pancakes and they're quite easy to make at home. Giada fills hers with peanut butter and jam for a sweet breakfast, brunch or fun breakfast-style dinner.

Mom deserves a day — or a brunch at the very least — of luxury. Treat her to something special like these simple (but fancy!) sparkling cocktail.

Kardea's tea sandwiches strike the perfect balance between dainty and satisfying. She gives a flavorful twist to two classic fillings, taking these sandwiches a step above the rest. She makes a homemade onion cream cheese to pair with smoked salmon and cucumber for one — and a bacon-studded egg salad for the other.

Bright, sweet and totally impressive — these individual cakes are sure to be the talk of your brunch!

Trisha's brunch-perfect pancakes are made with sour cream, lemon zest and blueberries (fresh or frozen berries will work just fine).

Justin’s advice? “Really monitor that granola,” he says. “Normally, cooks will tell you not to open an oven, but there is a very fine line between roasty toasty and burnty turdy. What you are doing is giving the granola a brief respite from the heat, so as to gradually toast it.”

Who knew bacon could be so versatile? Trisha incorporates chopped bacon into corn muffins for a sweet-and-salty combination that’s only improved by a smear of orange butter.

Sweet, sparkly grapefruit spritzers will make any mom feel pampered. Be sure to add one to mom's breakfast-in-bed tray!

"I turned a traditional French tart into more of a pizza, which works really well for brunch," says Bobby.

Combine two favorites into one! The sweet nut butter and smoky, savory bacon give classic scones a special twist.

We're not actually sure if this is more of a gift for her or for you: Cooking an entire brunch on two sheet pans means you'll have sausage, French toast and a fruit topping all done at the same time and hardly any dishes to clean up.

Fresh ginger and blackberries make Tiffani's take on the classic Moscow mule extra festive.

Fresh blueberries and tangy lemon zest give these muffins their irresistible flavor.

Toast bowls are the best thing since sliced bread. And they're the perfect vessel for bacon and eggs. But don't feel confined to breakfast — they're also great filled with chicken or tuna salad for lunch.

The best part of brunch is always the dishes that blur the lines between breakfast and lunch, like these tender biscuits stuffed with ham and savory pimento cheese. Mom’s sure to approve!

Giada’s advice for her pork benedict? To make sure the eggs stay warm for serving, place the baking sheet with all the eggs in the oven until each dish is assembled.

The easiest way to make homemade doughnuts? Puff pastry! The dough creates tons of buttery, flaky layers that are perfect topped with sweet icing.

Cooking for a crowd? Giada puts a French twist on classic Italian lasagna by layering savory chickpea crepes with eggs, cheese and pancetta.

"Yogurt makes this dessert rich, tangy and guilt-free," says Bobby. We think mom will love it.

This savory bread is fantastic served warm from the oven. Save the leftovers (if you have any!) and top with egg salad for lunch the next day.

When cooking brunch for Mom, you just can’t go wrong with scones — especially when they’re studded with chocolate chips and drizzled with a sweet vanilla glaze.

Store-bought pie crust and frozen chopped spinach make quick work of Ree’s foolproof quiche.

Dress up puff pastry with a few special ingredients (chocolate and almonds) and you’ll have a treat worthy of mom’s big day in no time!

Many pilgrimages to bakeries across Austria inspired Molly Yeh to dream up these pastel purple cakelets, scented with almonds rather than a rum soak as is traditional in petits fours. Eye candy, sweet and nutty to the tongue, they are the gorgeous pastry bound to impress Mom on her special day.

Trisha’s five-star brunch dish is guaranteed to make Mom’s day. She tosses the blueberries in flour before incorporating into the cake to ensure that the berries won’t sink while baking.

Ree's finger sandwiches are a dainty (and simple!) option for your Mother's Day spread.

Giada gives traditional cinnamon buns an Italian twist with the addition of citrus zest and anise seed, which lends a slight licorice flavor to the breakfast favorite. Pro tip: make the dough ahead of time (up to two days) and set yourself up for a stress-free brunch.

A Dutch baby is like a combination of a popover and pancake, usually made in a hot skillet, and perfect for Mother's Day brunch. The end product is gorgeous — you get the same wow factor as a giant, puffed up souffle, but almost no effort.