Mothers Day Brunch Board Pastries (Printable Version)

Create an elegant brunch board with pastries, fruit, and mimosas for a festive Mothers Day gathering.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pastries

01 - 6 mini croissants
02 - 6 assorted mini Danish pastries, such as raspberry, cheese, or apple
03 - 6 mini pain au chocolat or chocolate-filled pastries

→ Fruit

04 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
05 - 1 cup blueberries
06 - 1 cup raspberries
07 - 1 cup green grapes, halved
08 - 1 cup pineapple, cubed
09 - 1 orange, sliced into rounds

→ Accompaniments

10 - 0.5 cup clotted cream or mascarpone
11 - 0.5 cup fruit preserves, such as strawberry or apricot
12 - 0.25 cup honey
13 - Fresh mint sprigs for garnish

→ Mimosas

14 - 1 bottle chilled sparkling wine, such as Prosecco, Champagne, or Cava
15 - 2 cups chilled orange juice, preferably fresh-squeezed
16 - Orange slices or berries for garnish

# How To Make It:

01 - Place mini croissants, Danish pastries, and pain au chocolat in groups on a large serving board or platter.
02 - Neatly organize the hulled strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, halved grapes, pineapple cubes, and orange rounds around the pastries for an inviting presentation.
03 - Spoon clotted cream or mascarpone and fruit preserves into small bowls. Pour honey into a separate bowl. Arrange each with a serving spoon on the board.
04 - Scatter fresh mint sprigs throughout the board for enhanced aroma and visual appeal.
05 - Pour sparkling wine into champagne flutes, filling halfway. Top with fresh orange juice, gently stir, and garnish each glass with an orange slice or berry.
06 - Present the completed brunch board and mimosas for immediate enjoyment.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This board is a shortcut to a festive morning without hours spent cooking.
  • You can swap in favorite pastries and fruits, so it always feels fresh and tailored to the crowd.
02 -
  • Overcrowding the board looks messy—leave breathing room so each item shines.
  • Garnishes can wilt, so add mint only right before serving.
03 -
  • Warm up pastries gently in the oven before assembling for irresistible aroma.
  • Layer fruits and sweets so contrasting colors sit side-by-side—it draws in hungry eyes.
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