10 sweet and savoury pancake topping ideas
Whether you’re a die-hard endorser of lemon and sugar, nutty for Nutella or prefer a smidgen of smoked salmon on top of your pancake stack, we have pancake topping ideas to suit both your sweet and savoury tooth.
Browse our top 10 pancake topping ideas for some classic and not-so-classic pancake day inspiration. And if your favourite isn’t included below, then tell us all about it on X/Twitter – or drop a comment at the bottom of the page.
1. Jam (and cream)
The jam? Strawberry. And the cream? Clotted, obviously. Try our giant pancake stack layered with this classic combo for an afternoon tea-inspired treat.
2. Ice cream and fruit
We love the combination of hot and cold in these ice cream-topped pancake waffles. Finish with pomegranate seeds for a pretty, bejewelled dessert.
3. Chocolate sauce
Roasted hazelnuts, cream, amaretto and milk chocolate combine in this nutty and boozy sauce of dreams. It’s just like Nutella – but better.
4. Lemon and sugar
Prefer to keep it simple on Pancake Day? We’re not judging you one bit. There’s a reason it’s a classic: lemon and sugar on wafer-thin crêpes will always hold a special place in our hearts. Follow our perfect pancakes recipe to let this simplest of toppings shine.
5. Maple syrup and bacon
Living in a world where salted caramel is everywhere and miso seems to make its way into more and more desserts, the sweet and salty combo is clearly a crowdpleaser. Make way for the all-American favourite: maple syrup and crispy bacon.
6. Eggs
How do you combine two brilliant breakfasts in one? Opt for pancakes AND eggs for brekkie, of course. These lightly-spiced dosa pancakes are a brilliant way to do it.
7. Fruit
Does it count if the fruit is doused in booze and sugar? Of course it does. Try our coconut pancakes with rum-roasted pineapple or go for something a little lighter with strawberries and ricotta or a spiced apple compote.
8. Toffee sauce
Unapologetically sweet and downright delicious, smother your stack in homemade toffee sauce. You’ll just need butter, light muscovado sugar, golden syrup and a dash of double cream to create it at home.
9. Smoked salmon
Feast like a royal with this treat-yourself topping: smoked salmon and a fiery horseradish sauce are what an epic savoury pancake breakfast calls for. Want to go all out? Add a soft-poached egg and slices of avocado.
10. Butter
We’re all about the good stuff here at delicious. and good old fashioned butter is one of them. Slightly salted and whipped together with a good quality honey, it’s the topping you didn’t know you needed.
Discover more savoury pancake recipes – or go sweet with gingerbread, soufflé or vegan blueberry pancakes.