Valentine’s day brunch recipes

Set the mood this Valentine’s Day with a brunch menu that’s made for sharing. Whether you’re craving something sweet or leaning towards savoury, our recipe line-up has you covered – from strawberry and almond croissants and indulgent lemon and blueberry crumpet doughnuts or a vibrant green shakshuka. Because there’s no better way to say ‘I love you’ than with a next-level brunch.
Valentine’s day brunch recipes
Valentine’s day brunch recipes
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Whatever you fancy cooking, we've got a recipe to inspire you. From speedy midweek meals to budget-friendly family dinners and weekend treats, let us help you cook and eat better, every day.
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Whatever you fancy cooking, we've got a recipe to inspire you. From speedy midweek meals to budget-friendly family dinners and weekend treats, let us help you cook and eat better, every day.

Puff pastry hearts

Puff pastry strawberry hearts recipe

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Bake a little love with our puff pastry strawberry hearts – crisp, heart-shaped all-butter pastry topped with creamy Collection Italian Hazelnut Creme, crafted from rich hazelnuts by a family-owned atelier. Finished with sweet strawberries and baked until golden for an irresistible treat.

Caramelised onion and goat’s cheese tartlets

Caramelised onion and goat’s cheese tartlets recipe

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Buttery puff pastry meets molten, tangy goat’s cheese and sweet caramelised onion chutney in petite tartlets, served alongside a vibrant celery, date and hazelnut salad for an elegant-but-indulgent Valentine’s brunch.

Dutch baby pancakes with toffee apple and pear

Dutch baby pancake with toffee apple and pears

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This moreish Dutch Baby Pancake is a puffed-up treat that’s crisp at the edges, soft in the centre, and filled with subtly spiced apple and pear compote. Prepped in minutes, devoured in seconds.

Strawberry and almond croissants

Strawberry and almond croissants recipe

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Sweet for your sweet? These warm, buttery croissants are filled with homemade frangipane and made extra special with juicy Red Diamond strawberries. Best made with day-old croissants.

Ricotta hotcakes with salted caramel and clementines

Ricotta hotcakes with salted caramel and clementines

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Start your Valentine’s Day weekend with a serving of fluffy ricotta hotcakes with juicy clementines, salted caramel sauce, and a scattering of pomegranate rubies for a pop of colour.

Lemon and blueberry crumpet doughnuts

Lemon and blueberry crumpet doughnuts

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Make your Valentine’s or Galentine’s brunch utterly irresistible with our French toast-inspired crumpets. Fluffy crumpets are transformed into golden, sugar-dusted delights, filled with our Sicilian lemon curd and sweet blueberries for the perfect balance of tangy and indulgent. These are simple, joyful, and impossible to resist.

Tiramisu style crêpes

Tiramisu-style crêpes

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With a perfect pairing of chocolate and rich and velvety coffee liqueur the humble crêpe is elevated to tiramisu status. These are sure to impress your loved one.

Berry pancake traybake

Berry pancake traybake recipe

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Celebrating Valentine’s with the whole family? This easy traybake pancake recipe celebrates bright, beautiful berries. Bake the ready-made pancake mix with a scattering of berries until golden – no flipping required. Serve with a dollop of orange-scented clotted cream and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Easy vegan chocolate turnovers

Easy vegan chocolate turnovers

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These cute puff pastry turnovers are filled with smooth hazelnut chocolate spread, for a simple and sweet Valentine’s Day brunch. Serve them fresh out of the oven with a coffee.

Green shakshuka

Green shakshuka Recipe

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Bright, herby and packed with fresh green veg, this vibrant shakshuka features our silky Collection Spanish White Beans, tangy feta and a kick of rose harissa. Heat up our Middle Eastern Inspired Flatbreads to serve alongside for dunking. The best bit? This is on the table in just 15 minutes.

Breakfast scones

Breakfast scones recipe

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Homemade cheesy scones, along with whipped chilli butter, are the star of this comforting breakfast. Fill the crumbly scones with slices of hard- boiled eggs and slices of dry-cured roast ham for an epic savoury brunch treat.

Breakfast quesadillas with salsa

Breakfast quesadillas with salsa

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Morning quesadillas are just the thing for a Galentine’s brunch. Soft tortilla wraps are filled with velvety chipotle-kissed scrambled eggs, melty cheddar, creamy avocado, crisp red onion, and fragrant coriander.

Chai latte porridge recipe

Chai latte porridge recipe

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This is the ultimate comforting bowl for a chilly Valentine’s morning. Far from a traditional serving of porridge, these multigrain oats are cooked in spiced chai latte and topped with sticky maple pairs and a scattering of chopped pecans.

Sausage, bean and cheese melt

Sausage, bean and cheese melt recipe

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Melt their heart with a comforting breakfast of mini sausages, saucy baked beans, and a sizeable helping of melted grated cheese encased in golden flaky puff pastry.

Garlicky mushrooms on toast with crispy egg

Garlicky mushrooms on toast with crispy egg

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Upgrade eggs on toast with this rich creation – thick toasted bread crowned with silky garlic mushrooms and a crispy panko‑crusted poached egg.