The 23 Brunch Pastries You’ll Want To Instagram Before Eating

Brunch pastries you’ll want to Instagram before eating aren’t just about taste—they’re about the whole vibe. These are the kind of bakes that look almost too good to mess up, with buttery layers, glossy finishes, and bold colors that catch the light just right. They’re fun to make, even better to share, and absolutely made for that overhead shot before anyone takes a bite. If you’re into weekend baking with a side of camera-ready style, this is your kind of lineup.

Close-up of a cinnamon roll on a spatula, covered in white icing, with a tray of similar cinnamon rolls in the background.

Cinnamon Rolls. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.

Tomato Puff Pastry Tart

Flaky pastry, creamy ricotta, and slow-roasted tomatoes make this tart great for brunch and even better for a quick photo. It’s a simple dish that looks like it came straight from a café.
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Mushroom Tartlets

A close up image of a single mushroom tartlet on a serving plate. — Mushroom Tartlets. Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

These mushroom tartlets come together in just over half an hour but look way more impressive than the effort it takes. They’re easy to make, easy to eat, and totally camera-ready.
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Vegetable Pot Pie

Loaded with vegetables and topped with a golden crust, this pot pie is both cozy and great-looking on the plate. It works well as a hearty brunch main that photographs like comfort in a bowl.
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Puff Pastry Cinnamon Rolls

These cinnamon rolls are gooey, golden, and made with puff pastry to save time without losing the wow factor. They're everything people love in a brunch pastry and perfect for a scroll-stopping photo.
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Pizza Muffins

These pizza muffins are packed with melted cheese and pepperoni in every bite, ready in under 30 minutes. They’re a fun, snackable take that looks great sliced open or stacked for your feed.
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Cinnamon Rolls

These soft cinnamon rolls bake up fast and finish with a smooth cream cheese glaze that drips just right. They’re a perfect match for mornings when you want something homemade that also photographs well.
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Butter Scones

Buttery and flaky, these butter scones are a classic you can dress up or keep simple. They're a solid go-to when you want something timeless and great-looking on the brunch table.
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Cherry Chip Scones

Ready in around 30 minutes, these scones are easy to bake last-minute and still feel special. They’ve got a light texture that pairs well with brunch spreads and looks great next to a hot drink.
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Crescent Roll Danishes

Image shows a close up of a Crescent Roll Danish on a red plate. — Crescent Roll Danishes. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Crescent roll dough makes these danishes quick to pull together and easy to shape just how you like. The golden finish and colorful fillings make them stand out in any brunch spread.
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Chocolate Puff Pastry

Close-up of a flaky pastry cut open to reveal a filling of chocolate, with a visible crispy golden crust. — Chocolate Puff Pastry. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

This air fryer puff pastry is flaky and crisp with melted chocolate inside—it looks great with minimal effort. A solid pick when you want something quick that still earns compliments and likes.
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Mocha Donuts

These mocha donuts bring together rich chocolate and coffee in a simple, sweet package. They’re bold in flavor and color, which makes them a smart pick for brunch spreads that pop on camera.
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Apple-Cranberry Puff Pastry Tarts

With puff pastry as the base and a filling of apples and cranberries, these tarts bring out fall flavors in every bite. Their color and texture make them a standout choice for autumn brunch photos.
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Chocolate Frosted Donuts

Image shows a Chocolate frosted mini donut held in a hand. — Chocolate Frosted Donuts. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Fluffy donuts with a rich chocolate glaze and bright sprinkles are hard to pass up and easy to photograph. This is one of those treats that grabs attention whether it’s served for brunch or dessert.
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Puff Pastry Palmiers

Made with just puff pastry and sugar, these palmiers are easy to prep but bake into something light and photo-ready. They're a smart option when you want something quick that still looks great.
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Cream Cheese Berry Danish

A layer of sweet cream cheese and fresh berries on flaky pastry makes these danishes both colorful and satisfying. They work as breakfast or dessert and bring plenty of photo potential to any spread.
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Mini Ham and Cheese Breakfast Pies

Mini ham and cheese spinach breakfast pies on a baking sheet. — Mini Ham and Cheese Breakfast Pies. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These breakfast pies are filled with ham, spinach, and cheese, baked into handheld little meals. They’re easy to pack, reheat well, and look great sliced open for your next brunch shot.
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Fresh Peach Scones

Image shows Peach scones with icing on a cutting board. — Fresh Peach Scones. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Fresh peach scones come out golden and speckled with fruit, which makes them pop on the table and on camera. They’re simple to make and hit all the right notes for a summer brunch treat.
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Zucchini & Walnut Muffins

A sliced muffin with visible nuts and green specks is topped with butter and placed on a black plate. — Zucchini & Walnut Muffins. Photo credit: Bake What You Love.

These zucchini and walnut muffins are hearty, not too sweet, and great with coffee or on the go. They’re the kind of everyday bake that also looks great when lined up for a quick snap.
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Strawberry Donuts

Image shows a freshly dipped strawberry donut held over the glaze. — Strawberry Donuts. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

These strawberry donuts use freeze-dried fruit to get that bright color without food dye. They’re sweet, vibrant, and a fun option when you want a pop of pink in your brunch spread.
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Ham & Cheese Impossible Quiche

This crustless quiche bakes into its own layered texture, so it holds together without extra work. Loaded with ham and cheese, it's both practical and great-looking on the plate.
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Crescent Roll Chocolate Croissants

A blue plate with chocolate chip croissants, half-eaten croissant in the front showing chocolate filling, scattered chips on surface, a glass of milk, and a white towel in the background. — Crescent Roll Chocolate Croissants. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

With crescent roll dough, sugar, and chocolate chips, you can bake chocolate croissants that look bakery-ready in minutes. They’re flaky, melty, and made for a quick shot before the first bite.
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Mocha Scones

Mocha scones with espresso and chocolate are a bold pick that still bakes up soft and buttery. They work well for brunch or afternoon breaks, especially when you want something that photographs rich and cozy.
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Bacon, Cheddar & Green Onion Scones

These bacon and cheddar scones are fluffy inside with crisp edges that look great fresh out of the oven. They’re a solid pick for any brunch where you want something savory that still looks sharp in photos.
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