We all know the weekend is sweet. But you know what can make it sweeter? Hosting a great group of friends for brunch. Bacon, eggs, and frittatas, those are delicious savory items for the menu. But don’t forget about the sweet stuff. These 23 sweet brunch recipes (think cinnamon rolls, stuffed french toast, caramelized banana bread, and coffee cake) will have you looking forward to the weekend.
Cherry Pecan Cinnamon Roll Cake
"I took your basic cinnamon roll cake recipe and added a twist. This is the dessert I made for Easter dinner this year. It is like eating breakfast and dessert all at once. I mean what's better than a glazed cinnamon roll anyway?" - Annette
Quick Biscuit Dough Cinnamon Rolls
"Quick Biscuit Dough Cinnamon Rolls recipe, tender buttermilk biscuit dough is filled with a buttery cinnamon sugar mixture in these no-yeast, no-wait breakfast treat!" - Paula
Stuffed French Toast
"This is a recipe that is good for breakfast or as a dessert. Any fresh fruit can be used." - Sandy
Caramelized Banana Bread
"I love banana bread and am ALWAYS playing with and revising recipes hoping to finally hit upon the perfect texture, crumb, and wow factor. This recipe will not disappoint. Caramelizing the bananas brings out the depth and intensifies the flavor. The brown sugar and butter work together well to further the caramel flavor." - Joan
Lemon Zucchini Bread
"A bright and summer-y lemon zucchini bread that is so nice and light and moist!" - Kevin
Apple Pie Pancakes w/ Caramel Bourbon Glaze
"These little gems taste like an apple pie, but in pancake form. They're jam-packed with apples and spices. Don't let the bourbon scare you. It's not overpowering in the sauce. The warm caramel glaze is the perfect complement to the pancake." - The Kitchen Crew
Sinful Cinnamon Rolls
"I made these yesterday, and they are like the title, absolutely sinful. I used two different recipes and tweaked them to make one great recipe. They have a lot of cinnamon and a lot of brown sugar, they just melt in your mouth." - Kim
Raspberry Streusel Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
"Meet your new favorite coffee cake recipe. Raspberry Streusel Cream Cheese Coffee Cake is moist and tender with a ribbon of cream cheese and fresh raspberries running through it. And, let’s just admit it right here and right now, anything with a thick, buttery streusel topping is the best!" - Paula
Strawberry Basil Jam
"This strawberry basil jam is perfect for breakfast on toast, bagels, muffins, etc. and it’s just as good in savoury sandwiches or served over vanilla ice cream or even yogurt! The next time you are thinking about strawberry jam, consider a strawberry basil jam!" - Kevin
Baked Custard Pancake
"This pancake is so good. In fact, it is more like a custard than cake and a wonderful breakfast delight. It puffs up nicely in the oven and then as you let it set, it absorbs all of the butter, sugar and cinnamon that is on the bottom layer. You can sprinkle cinnamon and sugar on top, or even a drizzle of honey or syrup, but I find this wonderfully sweet (although not overpowering) as it is and really does not need it." - Barbara
Strawberry and Mascarpone Crepes With Strawberry Syrup
"You really can’t go wrong with strawberries and cream but you can make them even better by wrapping them in warm, light and fluffy crepes. This recipe gets its creamy component from mascarpone and it lightens it up a bit by using half mascarpone and half plain yogurt. Strawberries are mixed in with the cream filling and the crepes are finished off with a drizzle of freshly made strawberry syrup." - Kevin
Marmalade Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
"Made this one up to use up some orange marmalade I had in the fridge. My husband loves it!" - Deb
Blueberry Brunch Cheesecake
"This Blueberry Brunch Cheesecake is so unique and delicious, with its scrumptious waffle crust, creamy, sweet and savory filling, and absolutely heavenly crumb topping, you'll have your guests lined up at your door every Sunday for this fabulous brunch creation!" - Nancy
Raspberry Honey-Walnut Crescent Rolls
"These little tidbits are a delicious bite of sweet and savory. The nuttiness combined with fruit and cream is sure to be a show-stopper when company comes over. A quick mix in 5 minutes and on the table in 20!" - Cindy
Birthday Cake Cinnamon Rolls
"Tender and fluffy Birthday Cake Cinnamon Rolls is like having birthday cake for breakfast! Fun, festive, easy to make, and they taste heavenly!" - Paula
Vanilla Pudding Poppers
"These are so easy to make and versatile! You can fill them with any kind of pudding, chocolate or even cheesecake." - Ashley
Brownie Batter Overnight Protein Oats
"Brownie Batter Overnight Protein Oats is a healthy breakfast full of protein and flavor that tastes like a chocolate dessert! What better way to start the day?" - Paula
Fruity Cream Cheese Delights
"Great in under 30 minutes." - Rick
Sweet Cinnamon Gnocchi With Brown Sugar Syrup
"These warm, soft, little cinnamon balls will just melt in your mouth. The sweet brown sugar glaze drizzled on top is perfect." - The Kitchen Crew
Irish Cream Pound Cake
"This pound cake has the delicious flavor of Baileys in every bite! It can also be served without the caramel glaze and just a dusting of powdered sugar." - Debbie Sue
All American Muffins
"Everybody likes a little sweetness with their holiday celebrations, so I came up with these as a fun idea. These spiffy little muffins proudly sport the red, white and blue ... with a little punch of American Whiskey as well." - Chris
Strawberry Pancake Puppies With Cream Cheese Dip
"These little puppies melt in your mouth. We love the tart flavor the strawberries add to the little doughnuts. The white chocolate is warm and adds a touch of sweetness. Melissa's cream cheese icing is the perfect tangy and sweet topping for this delicious treat." - The Kitchen Crew
French Toast With Maple Mascarpone
" love ... I mean REALLY love this breakfast. It is decadent. It looks very special but so easy to put together. It is a great for guests or for any occasion. It is versatile too. Use a different kind of bread or any fruit or jam that you like." - Cathy