Christmas brunch recipes

Inspired by deep-fried French toast (made famous in Hong Kong), our version is pan-fried for ease. If you don’t like peanut butter, try chocolate spread

Bake a batch of these sweet German buns over Christmas and enjoy at breakfast or teatime... or both

Make brunch an event to remember to our next level recipe for kedgeree. It takes the delicious curried rice and smoked fish dish to new heights

Bake this Middle Eastern-inspired loaf to serve for a festive brunch. To make things extra indulgent, spread thick slices with our moreish honey and tahini butter

Get your poaching technique honed and serve up this brunch classic – it's easily-doubled to feed a family or crowd

An indulgent treat for when you're in need of a sweet fix - chocolate and banana sandwiched in fried bread

Make Christmas breakfast fun with fluffy reindeer pancakes. Two squeezy bottles, a jug and a dash of food colouring will make Rudolph come to life!

Gather the family round on Christmas morning and dig in to our indulgent spread, made up of homemade cured salmon, a quick pickle, plus zesty dill and lemon cream cheese

Kick-start your day with our delicious breakfast casserole made with eggs, veggie sausages, peppers, red onion and cheese – it's a great way to feed a crowd

Pair chocolate and zesty marmalade with panettone or challah for an indulgent Boxing Day brunch, or an easy dessert. Top with yogurt, orange slices and syrup to serve

Treat the family to a croissant sandwich for brunch, with mascarpone and mincemeat filling. They're a decadent sweet treat for Christmas morning

Start your day with these Norwegian custard buns. They make a great breakfast pastry for lazy weekends, and are filled with custard, then coated in desiccated coconut

Use up your leftover Christmas panettone by making this decadent French toast served with crème fraîche and maple syrup. It's a perfect festive breakfast

Serve this stunning cherry and marzipan dessert warm with clotted cream or crème fraîche. Any leftovers can be reheated as a breakfast pastry

Make these pancakes using leftover porridge for an easy breakfast. Serve with berries and yogurt and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup

Let the kids create a snack for Rudolf and his hard-working reindeer team. This crunchy granola also makes a delicious breakfast on Christmas morning

Add cocoa and orange essence to waffle batter for a speedy, crowd-pleasing pud or indulgent brunch. Top with cream, fresh orange and more chocolate

This festive bread can be made ahead and frozen and makes a lovely treat for breakfast on Christmas morning

Spice up a favourite breakfast with a little Tabasco and Worcestershire sauce, the perfect antidote for the morning after a big night of celebrations

Set yourself up for the day with this healthy veggie breakfast with eggs, avocado and black beans. It takes just 10 minutes to throw together and makes a great lunch, too

Use ready-made croissant dough to make these easy cinnamon rolls. We’ve topped the rolls with a thick caramel, but you could use a thin white icing instead

Brunch doesn't get much more decadent than this - buttery brioche served pancake-style with sweet syrup

Forget the sprinkling of sugar and instead add this plum, raisin and granola topping to your breakfast porridge. It's full of flavour to fuel your morning

Try an exotic brunch of spiced Turkish-style eggs. Using canned tomatoes and shop-bought flatbreads means less prep time on a leisurely morning