Birthday breakfasts, big brunch gatherings and holiday mornings call for something special. Where an egg casserole just simply doesn’t feel celebratory, sweet breakfast ideas save the day.

We’ve gathered our most decadent, gourmet, teetering-on-dessert breakfast recipes for this list. Think: Cakes made out waffles, buttery breakfast rolls coated in sticky caramel sauce, fruit infused wherever possible and popular desserts turned into breakfast staples. We made sure to include a few just-sweet-enough breakfast ideas, too, like banana bread and waffles. Not everyone has prepared their “dessert stomach” before noon.

If you’re hosting, prepare a few sides that offset the sugary richness of a sweet breakfast. Whip up a plate of bacon, scrambled eggs, sauteed vegetables or sausages. Or, encompass them all in a quiche or frittata recipe. I love making pretty drinks for brunch, too, like spring cocktails and spritzer mocktails.

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