Mother's Day is a special day for moms all around the world, and what better way to show your appreciation than by treating her to a delicious brunch? These three recipes are sure to impress even the most discerning of palates, and will make your mom feel loved.
Dalgona coffee
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp. granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp. instant coffee
- 2 tbsp. cold water
- Ice, for serving
- Milk, for serving
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, combine equal parts instant coffee, sugar, and hot water (typically 2 tablespoons each).
- Using a hand mixer or whisk, vigorously whisk the mixture until it becomes thick and frothy, with a whipped cream-like consistency.
- In a glass, add ice and milk to your desired level.
- Spoon the whipped coffee mixture over the milk, and stir together before drinking.
Duchess Potatoes
Ingredients:
- Potatoes
- Butter
- Milk
- Salt
- Pepper
- Nutmeg
- Egg yolks
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Peel and chop potatoes, then boil them until they are tender.
- Drain the potatoes, then add butter, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Mash the potatoes until they are smooth.
- Whisk in egg yolks, one at a time, until fully incorporated.
- Transfer the mashed potatoes to a piping bag with a star nozzle attached.
- Pipe the mashed potatoes onto the prepared baking sheet in the desired shape, such as small rosettes or large swirls.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and crispy.
Lemon-Blueberry Cake
Ingredients:
- Cooking spray
- 3 c. (360 g.) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
- 2 1/4 c. (450 g.) granulated sugar, divided, plus more for dusting (optional)
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1 c. buttermilk, room temperature
- 3 c. fresh blueberries, divided
- Powdered sugar, for serving
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9-inch (23cm) cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
- Gently fold in blueberries and pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
There you have it, three delicious and impressive brunch recipes that are sure to make your mom feel loved and appreciated on her special day. So, whip up one or all of these recipes, and get ready to spoil your mom with a Mother's Day brunch she won't forget!
