Perfect pancake toppings

Swap classic lemon and sugar out for something more exciting this Shrove Tuesday with our fantastic pancake topping ideas. Discover exciting ways to finish your pancakes with our round-up of sweet sauces, creams, compotes and toppings, from caramelised apples to whisky salted caramel, and make Pancake Day 2024 the best one yet!

Some of our favourite pancake topping ideas include a homemade Nutella-style chocolate sauce, caramelised pineapple and orangey mascarpone. Why not throw a Pancake Day party in 2024 and try them all?

Check out our savoury pancakes recipes, too – they’re the perfect low-budget dinner option beyond Shrove Tuesday, too.

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Caramelised white chocolate

White chocolate

Caramelised white chocolate

Fan of blond chocolate? Learn how to make caramelised white chocolate at home. It sounds cheffy but is simple to make – and so versatile.

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Spiced boozy prunes

Christmas gifts

Spiced boozy prunes

Cherie Denham’s boozy prunes are a knockout stirred into yogurt or used to top cakes. Best of all, they’re easy to make and last for months.

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Syrup-preserved pears

Pears

Syrup-preserved pears

Subtly spiced with cinnamon and cloves, these pears are preserved in a light sugar syrup to lock in and enhance their natural flavour.

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Caramelised pineapple pancakes

Perfect pancakes

Caramelised pineapple pancakes

These pineapple pancakes are the next best thing to going on a tropical holiday. The caramelised sweetness of the pineapple is tempered with soothing coconut yogurt, and a scattering of crunchy coconut chips.

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Vegan blueberry pancakes

Healthier pancakes

Vegan blueberry pancakes

A breakfast worth getting up for, these vegan pancakes are light, fluffy and speckled with tangy blueberries and chopped pecans.

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Carrot cake waffles with orange mascarpone and candied walnuts

Pancakes

Carrot cake waffles with orange mascarpone and candied walnuts

Fluffy waffles meet carrot cake in this delicious recipe. Top the golden waffles with candied walnuts and serve with orange mascarpone.

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Spiced clementine compote

Christmas breakfast

Spiced clementine compote

A jar of spiced clementine compote is your Christmas MVP. Serve with cheese, spoon over porridge, or add to a festive breakfast platter.

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Pancakes with caramelised banana and homemade Nutella-style sauce

Sweet pancakes

Pancakes with caramelised banana and homemade Nutella-style sauce

This stack of buttermilk pancakes layered with caramelised banana and drenched in homemade 'Nutella' sauce is the ultimate blow-out brunch.

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Rhubarb and rose breakfast drop scones

Brunch

Rhubarb and rose breakfast drop scones

These light and fluffy drop scones are flavoured with rhubarb and orange juice, then topped with a fragrant rhubarb and rose petal compote.

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Easy caramelised apples

Apples

Easy caramelised apples

Serve this 10-minute pudding recipe for caramelised apples with ice cream, custard or just as they are (with a dash of extra maple syrup!).

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Caramelised apples with sesame

Dinner party desserts

Caramelised apples with sesame

 Ken Hom's caramelised apples with sesame are the perfect sweet treat to celebrate Chinese New Year, and work wonderfully as part of any sharing feast.

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Pancakes with quick cranberry compote

Perfect pancakes

Pancakes with quick cranberry compote

This quick and easy cranberry pancake topping is ready in 10 minutes. Make it for Pancake Day or add to granola and yogurt for breakfast.

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Boozy gin-soaked cranberries

Perfect pancakes

Boozy gin-soaked cranberries

These boozy gin-soaked cranberries can be used in a plethora of Christmas recipes. Layer up in a trifle, use as a topping or serve with ice cream.

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Raspberry gin and tonic syrup

Christmas gifts

Raspberry gin and tonic syrup

Pour this raspberry, gin and tonic syrup into glass bottles and give as a gorgeous gift. Or, make for yourself and drizzle over pancakes or ice cream.

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Salted caramel whisky sauce

Christmas gifts

Salted caramel whisky sauce

Drizzled over cakes, poured over ice cream or secretly eaten off the spoon – this boozy salted caramel sauce is the perfect gift, or decadent treat.

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Healthy banana pancakes with berry compote

Healthier pancakes

Healthy banana pancakes with berry compote

Looking for a healthy pancake recipe for Pancake Day? These oaty banana pancakes are full of fibre and vitamins but taste like a treat.

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