14 sweet and savoury pancake recipes for every occasion
Ellie Donnell
As much as we enjoy whipping out a frying pan on Shrove Tuesday, to make a batch of got-to-be classic crepes, we’re firm believers that pancakes should be a year-round staple. Slicing into one on a Saturday morning, spread with a glorious dollop of peanut butter, is one of life’s simple pleasures.
There really is a pancake for every meal, every occasion and everyone. The real question is, which one’s for you? Have a scroll through my our 14 delicious. recipes to decide for yourself…
Still can’t get enough? Try our savoury pancake ideas and all our best sweet pancake recipes too.
The dessert one: chocolate and hazelnut pancake cake
Layers of classic crepe-style pancakes sandwiched with – and then drenched in – a boozy Nutella sauce. Heaven.
The stack: pancakes with caramelised banana and homemade Nutella sauce
Stack ’em high, drizzle with chocolate sauce, then demolish.
The Indian one: Indian masala dosas with spiced coconut potatoes
These savoury chickpea pancakes are packed with a healthy dosa of spice.
The classic one: perfect pancakes
Served with a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of sugar… Is there any better way?
The royal one: horseradish pancakes with smoked salmon and dill
Topped with smoked salmon and dill sauce, this is a breakfast fit for a king.
The American one: Rachel Allen’s pancakes with bacon and maple syrup
Buttermilk pancakes are topped with crispy bacon and drenched in maple syrup. You know it’s gonna be good.
The Chinese-style one: Peking duck rice paper rolls
Super thin and incredibly moreish rice pancakes filled with shredded duck, spring onions and hoisin sauce. We’ll take a plate, please.
The dairy-free one: dairy-free pancakes
Because EVERYONE deserves to eat pancakes.
The healthy one: banana pancakes with berry compote
This healthier oat and banana stack makes it acceptable to eat pancakes every day…
The boozy one: coconut pancakes with rum-roasted pineapple
Pineapple pieces caramelised in dark rum and soft brown sugar, this pancake recipe has a grown-up twist.
The giant one: giant pancake stack with jam and clotted cream
A bit like a Victoria sponge, but in pancake form. And we’re okay with that.
The brunch one: buttermilk pancakes with bacon and avocado
Is it even brunch if it doesn’t have avocado on it? A mighty stack of buttermilk pancakes topped with crispy bacon, feta and avo, of course.
The cheesy one: cheese pancakes with ham and leeks
Looks like we just found a new excuse to eat pancakes for dinner. Hooray!
The French one: caramel crepes suzette
Keep it classy with this classic crepe dish cooked in caramel sauce. Bliss.
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