Sep 24 2026
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Holiday Brunch Recipe

Inspired by BOTANIST
Time2h
Serves6

three courses

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Ingredients

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Appetizer

Main Course

Method

Appetizer

  1. 1

    Prepare the Puff Pastry

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut it into squares.

  2. 2

    Make the Cream Cheese Spread

    In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, smoked salmon, dill, capers, and lemon juice until well combined.

  3. 3

    Assemble and Bake

    Place the puff pastry squares on a baking sheet, add a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture on top, and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Main Course

  1. 4

    Preheat and Prepare

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.

  2. 5

    Whisk the Eggs and Cream

    In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper.

  3. 6

    Add Spinach and Cheese

    Fold in the spinach and grated Gruyere cheese into the egg mixture.

  4. 7

    Bake the Egg Mixture

    Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes until set.

Dessert

  1. 8

    Preheat and Mix

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

  2. 9

    Add Eggs and Flavor

    Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.

  3. 10

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and then gradually add to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.

  4. 11

    Bake and Cool

    Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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