Mini Eggs Are The Star Of These 8 Delicious Spring Desserts
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Mini Eggs Are The Star Of These 8 Delicious Spring Desserts

By: Canadian Living

Spring is for tulips, carrots, and, of course, arguably the best chocolate of all: Mini Eggs. Milky chocolate wrapped in a crunchy pastel shell, this Cadbury delight is the perfect topping for your Easter desserts. Show your big ol' bag of Mini Eggs some love with one of these perfectly spring-y recipes. 

 

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37 Best Easter Brunch Recipes

FIVE-INGREDIENT CHEESY ASPARAGUS TART

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37 Best Easter Brunch Recipes

BAKED FRENCH TOAST WITH CARAMELIZED PEAR SAUCE

This all-in-one saucy French toast bake is a sweet breakfast treat for a crowd of hungry guests. For the best texture, use pears that are ripe yet still firm.

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37 Best Easter Brunch Recipes

KALE & SWEET POTATO FRITTATA

Our frittata makes a fuss-free, easily portable lunch. Enjoy it as is or sandwiched in a soft crusty roll.

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37 Best Easter Brunch Recipes

LEEK & MAPLE-GLAZED HAM EGGS BENEDICT

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37 Best Easter Brunch Recipes

ASPARAGUS SPRING SALAD

The sprouting of asparagus shoots signals the beginning of the year's first harvest. Enjoy this versatile vibrant-green, vitamin-packed veggie in this wonderfully bright salad.

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37 Best Easter Brunch Recipes

CLASSIC HOT CROSS BUNS

Traditionally enjoyed on Good Friday, this raisin-flecked, cross-adorned dessert is a favourite Easter treat. Love raisins? Add an extra half cup and omit the mixed peel or apricots.

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37 Best Easter Brunch Recipes

BOURBON, BANANA AND COCONUT FRENCH TOAST

Coating crowd-pleasing French toast in coconut gives it a delicious tropical flavour and a fun crunch. Firm bananas that are not overly ripe hold their shape well when cooked; save riper, speckled ones for banana bread.

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37 Best Easter Brunch Recipes

RHUBARB BREAD PUDDING WITH HONEY CRÈME ANGLAISE

Toasted buttery croissants take this modest bread-based dessert to new heights. Use day-old croissants for the best results; you'll need six to eight in total. Layering the croissants and the rhubarb gives you a bit of everything in each bite. You can also substitute the same amount of thawed frozen rhubarb for the fresh—just thoroughly pat it dry.

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37 Best Easter Brunch Recipes

TOMATO AND FETA BAKED EGGS

In this Middle Eastern take on baked eggs, also called shakshuka, the eggs are poached in a zesty spiced tomato sauce for an all-in-one meal. Serve alongside warmed wedges of pita or crusty bread to soak up all of the rich sauce.

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37 Best Easter Brunch Recipes

CHIVE-CHEDDAR SCRAMBLED EGGS ON MUSHROOM TOASTS

Super-creamy scrambled eggs only take a few minutes to make—and are totally worth the constant stirring over low heat. They're especially good served on these mushroom toasts. If you can't find button mushrooms, use an equal weight of regular white mushrooms and quarter them.

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37 Best Easter Brunch Recipes

STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB & BASIL CRISP

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37 Best Easter Brunch Recipes

ASPARAGUS, MUSHROOM & BACON QUICHE

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37 Best Easter Brunch Recipes

SMOKED SALMON CARPACCIO WITH BASIL & LEMON

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37 Best Easter Brunch Recipes

CHEESE & HERB SHORTBREAD

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37 Best Easter Brunch Recipes

POACHED EGGS WITH ASPARAGUS AND HERBED MUSTARD

Poaching eggs isn't as difficult as you may think, especially when you use ultra-fresh ones. Be sure to check the expiration date before you get cracking for the easiest, best results.

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37 Best Easter Brunch Recipes

CROISSANT PUDDING BAKE WITH ALMONDS & RASPBERRIES

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37 Best Easter Brunch Recipes

HUEVOS RANCHEROS CASSEROLE

We've simplified traditional huevos rancheros by layering the ingredients in a zesty brunch casserole. Assemble the dish the night before so that, in the morning, all you need to do is crack the eggs, garnish and pop the casserole into the oven. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and some sliced avocado or a side salad.

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37 Best Easter Brunch Recipes

CANADA'S BEST CARROT CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE ICING

Our most popular recipe ever! This moist carrot cake is welcome at birthdays, weddings, reunions and all special occasions.

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37 Best Easter Brunch Recipes

FLUFFY OATMEAL PANCAKES

Oat flour has a mild, slightly sweet and nutty flavour that makes these pancakes satisfying brunch fare. Find oat flour in health food stores or make your own.

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37 Best Easter Brunch Recipes

THE PERFECT DUTCH BABY PANCAKE

You probably have all of the ingredients for these puffy pancakes in your fridge and pantry right now! And since they're both delicious and quite quick to make, they're an ideal last-minute brunch dish for any season.

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37 Best Easter Brunch Recipes

PEAR, YOGURT & GRANOLA MUFFINS

These mouth-watering muffins are not only moist and sweet, but they’ve also got serious crunch!

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37 Best Easter Brunch Recipes

ASPARAGUS AND GRUYÈRE CUPS

Savoury bread pudding isn't just for weekends. Do all of your prep in the morning or the night before, and just pop these cups into the oven when you come home for an easy supper that's ready in 20 minutes.

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37 Best Easter Brunch Recipes

VANILLA CRÊPES

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37 Best Easter Brunch Recipes

WILD MUSHROOM, LEEK AND GRUYÈRE QUICHE

There is no flavour combination quite like that of earthy mushrooms, tangy cheese and sweet leeks. This savoury tart is a natural make-ahead option for an effortless brunch, but it's so versatile that you can also serve it for lunch or dinner with a nice crisp white wine and mixed tender greens.

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37 Best Easter Brunch Recipes

MOZZARELLA AND WALNUT PESTO FRITTATA WITH PROSCIUTTO

Inspired by the flavours of Italian cuisine, this frittata is the perfect excuse to make a super-quick homemade walnut pesto. Toss the leftover pesto with freshly cooked pasta and sprinkle with torn fresh basil for a weeknight meal that's ready in minutes.

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37 Best Easter Brunch Recipes

RÖSTI WAFFLES

These waffles make a great dish for any brunch. Using store-bought hash browns saves you from peeling and shredding potatoes by hand. Mix and match Scandi-inspired toppings for a simple assembly that will impress guests.

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37 Best Easter Brunch Recipes

RASPBERRY CREAM SCONES

Traditionally served with tea and often enjoyed for breakfast, buttery scones can be customized with your choice of fruit and dairy. 

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37 Best Easter Brunch Recipes

BAKED CHILAQUILES VERDE WITH EGGS

Chilaquiles (pronounced "chee-lah-KEE-lehs") is a Mexican dish that traditionally simmers leftover tortillas in zesty salsa. Our version is a one-pan wonder loaded with zucchini, tomatillo salsa, eggs and tortilla chips that are soft in the pan’s centre and crispy around the edge. 

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37 Best Easter Brunch Recipes

AVOCADO TOAST WITH SMOKED SALMON & PICKLED RADISH

These avocado-topped open-faced sandwiches make a perfect quick dinner for busy weeknights. For the best flavour and texture, use ripe avocados that yield when gently pressed.

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37 Best Easter Brunch Recipes

CARAMELIZED SPRING ONION AND GRUYERE TART

To create this decadent tart, sweet spring bulb onions get cozy with mustard, balsamic vinegar and honey. A generous shower of Gruyere cheese over the pastry ensures a crisp, golden-bottomed crust. Serve with a simple tossed salad or grilled asparagus.

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37 Best Easter Brunch Recipes

THE ULTIMATE EGGS BENEDICT

The key to achieving the perfect hollandaise is to temper, or slowly heat, the egg yolks over simmering water; it will prevent them from curdling as you gradually whisk in the melted butter. To separate the egg yolks from their whites with ease, crack each egg into your hand, one at a time, and, over a bowl or sink, pass the yolk from one hand to the other, letting the egg white drain through your fingers.

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37 Best Easter Brunch Recipes

RHUBARB SKILLET CAKE

Reminiscent of coffee cake, this streusel-topped skillet creation is perfect alongside afternoon tea.

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37 Best Easter Brunch Recipes

BAKED AVOCADO, SMOKED SALMON & EGGS

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37 Best Easter Brunch Recipes

Studded with juicy pink rhubarb and topped with a crunchy nut streusel, this cake is perfect for spring brunch, snacktime or dessert.

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37 Best Easter Brunch Recipes

BROCCOLI CHEDDAR FRITTATA

Enjoy this vegetarian frittata that's packed with broccoli and cheddar for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

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37 Best Easter Brunch Recipes

THE ULTIMATE BUTTERMILK PANCAKES

This recipe calls for medium heat, but depending on your stove, you may need to adjust the temperature to achieve the perfect golden-brown colour. Start by preheating your skillet and testing the temperature on a single pancake.

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37 Best Easter Brunch Recipes

GLAZED LEMON POPPYSEED LOAF

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