Mothers Day Brunch Board (Print Version)

A colorful board with flaky pastries, fresh fruit, cream, preserves, and sparkling mimosas for a festive brunch.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pastries

01 - 6 mini croissants
02 - 6 assorted mini Danish pastries (raspberry, cheese, apple)
03 - 6 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 - ½ cup clotted cream or mascarpone
11 - ½ cup fruit preserves (strawberry or apricot)
12 - ¼ cup honey
13 - Fresh mint sprigs for garnish

→ Mimosas

14 - 1 bottle chilled sparkling wine (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 - Arrange pastries on a large serving board or platter, grouping similar pastries together for visual appeal.
02 - Neatly arrange assorted fruits around the pastries, filling any gaps and creating a colorful display.
03 - Place dollops of clotted cream or mascarpone and fruit preserves in small bowls. Add to the board with serving spoons. Drizzle honey into a separate small bowl and position on the board.
04 - Garnish the board with fresh mint sprigs for a burst of color and aroma.
05 - Pour sparkling wine into champagne flutes, filling halfway. Top with orange juice and gently stir. Garnish each glass with an orange slice or berry.
06 - Serve immediately and enjoy a festive brunch with loved ones.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Zero cooking means you can actually enjoy your guests instead of being stuck in the kitchen.
  • It looks impossibly elegant but comes together in the time it takes to shower and get dressed.
  • Everyone finds something they love, and watching people's faces light up when they see it is half the joy.
02 -
  • Prep your fruit the night before if you're nervous, but wait until the last possible moment to arrange everything so nothing oxidizes or gets sad.
  • The board is done when it feels abundant but not crowded—you should see the board underneath in a few places, which somehow makes it look more intentional.
03 -
  • If you're making this ahead of time, do everything except arrange it, then assemble about fifteen minutes before serving so the fruit stays fresh and the pastries stay crisp.
  • Warm your honey very slightly before drizzling—it flows like liquid gold and looks three times more luxurious.
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