Whether it’s classic British or American-style pancakes, French crepes, or any of the international versions which have been gaining traction recently, pancakes are a versatile dish that rarely fails to taste amazing.
Though Pancake Tuesday has roots in Christianity, it’s most famous for being an excuse to feast on the delicacy. Today, we are sharing our top 5 mfillings to indulge in, including both timeless classics and a couple of innovative flavours.
1. Chocolate & Strawberries
A timeless classic. Chocolate – whether white, dark or milk – will satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth, and the juiciness of the strawberries will balance the chocolate out, and will let you consume even more pancakes. Plus, Valentine’s Day is also round the corner, and this flavour combination is perfect for it!
2. Banoffee (banana, caramel, whipping cream)
If chocolate and strawberries isn’t sweet enough for you, why not upgrade your pancake to a banoffee one and impress your friends. Just slice a banana in circles and pair it up caramel sauce to form the main flavour base, and top it off generously with whipping cream on top. You can also add some nuts to top it off – pecans are a particularly good choice.
3. Lemon & Sugar
If the above 2 choices are too sweet for you, why not go for a milder, but equally as tasty flavour – lemon and sugar. This timeless British classic is perfect for those who like lighter sweet options. You can upgrade this to crepes Suzette. Make caramel by heating sugar in a pan, then add orange juice and an orange-flavoured liquor like Cointreau or Triple Sec. Stir through, add butter, and dip the pancakes in the sauce.
4. Feta Cheese, Tomatoes & Pesto
Fresh, healthy and Mediterranean, this combination is so good it will make you dream of a nice holiday by the Italian coast!
5. Bacon, Blueberry & Maple Syrup
If number 4 sounded a bit too healthy, yet you want a savoury pancake, you should try this one. Another timeless classic, bacon, blueberries and maple syrup complement each other in an indescribable way!
These are just a few of all the possible flavour combinations for pancakes. The most important thing to remember, however, is to choose according to what you like and consume as many pancakes as humanly possible! Bon appetit!
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