Pancake Toppings

The ultimate guide to pancake toppings! We've got fifty delicious Pancake Day topping ideas. Sweet to savoury and everything in-between.

With Shrove Tuesday nearly upon us, we've been thinking about all things pancake, from whipping up the perfect pancake recipe, to frying and flipping them, and of course... the best pancake toppings!

Whether you like your pancake fully loaded with sticky sweet stuff, or prefer an elegant, healthy pancake topping, we're sure to have something delicious for you sprinkle on your pancake!

Sweet Pancake Toppings

If you're frying up pancakes for dessert or a sweet snack, here's some delicious sweet pancake topping ideas for you to try

1 - sugar and lemon

The classic Shrove Tuesday pancake combo. Warm, fresh pancake sprinkled with sugar and drizzled with fresh lemon juice. Tangy, sweet and oh so good to eat!

2 - syrup

Drizzle that pancake in maple or golden syrup for a simple, sticky treat.

3 - ice cream - sweet pancake toppings

Ice cream topped pancakes are a total feast for dessert. Opt for a few scoops of your favourite flavoured ice cream - vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, mint choc-chip, pistachio all work really well with pancakes.

You could also add ice-cream sauce and sprinkles for extra deliciousness.

4 - strawberries and cream

Cover that pancake with thickly sliced strawberries and dollops of whipped cream. You could go all out and add on scrunched up meringue pieces too, for a little more decadence.

5 - mixed berries and maple syrup

You really can't beat a breakfast pancake topped with juicy fresh berries. A mix of strawberries, blueberries and raspberries are just perfect drizzled with maple syrup.

6 - sugar sprinkles - pancake toppings ideas

Think of these a little like the Dutch style chocolate sprinkle sandwiches. Scatter a spoonful of chocolate sprinkles over your pancake and enjoy.

7 - salted caramel sauce

Get a big spoonful of salted caramel sauce from the jar and drizzle it all over that freshly cooked pancake, wrap and eat!

8 - sliced bananas and syrup

Keep it simple with this classic sweet pancake topping of sliced bananas and a good drizzle of golden syrup.

9 - Nutella

Dollop on the Nutella and spread it around the warm pancake with the back of a spoon, simple and delicious!

10 - blueberries and maple syrup - sweet pancake toppings ideas

Another classic pancake combo, perfect for breakfast. Throw on a handful of juicy blueberries and a generous drizzle of maple syrup. And if the mood takes you... whack on some crispy bacon too!

11 - chocolate chips

Top your pancake with chocolate chips. We sometimes like to use Cadbury chocolate buttons here too as they're deliciously melty when popped straight onto a warm pancake.

12 - mini marshmallows

Use the little hot chocolate marshmallows to top your pancake, you could have them on their own, or throw them on with ice-cream too.

13 - peaches and cream

Lay sliced peaches on top of the pancake, then add some whipped cream and a sprinkling of ground cinnamon.

14 - afternoon tea style - sweet pancake toppings

Spread your pancake with strawberry jam, dollop on some clotted cream, roll up and devour.

15 - tropical fruit

Go all exotic with your pancake toppings - add some pineapple chunks, sliced kiwi, sprinkle of coconut flakes and some vanilla cream. Delicious!

16 - peanut butter and jam

Try an American twist to Shrove Tuesday pancakes and spread them with peanut butter and your favourite jam for that peanut butter jelly vibe!

17 - blueberries and cream cheese

Fabulous for breakfast, spread a layer of cream cheese onto your hot pancake, scatter over juicy blueberries and drizzle over some honey.

18 - jelly and custard

Think of this as trifle pancake... add some jelly, custard, some squirty cream and chocolate flake, roll it then tuck in!

19 - s'mores - pancake toppings ideas

Add some mini marshmallow and chocolate spread to your pancake, sprinkle over some crushed biscuits and enjoy.

20 - lemon curd

Spread your hot pancake with lemon curd and a sprinkling of lemon zest.

21 - fruit compote

Blueberry or plum compote are just delicious on a freshly cooked pancake. Add a little creamy Greek yogurt too for extra tastiness.

22 - cinnamon sugar - pancake toppings ideas

There's something super comforting about the scent of warm sweet cinnamon. Top your pancake with ground cinnamon and sugar for a pancake that's perfect with coffee for breakfast.

23 - Oreo and hot fudge sauce

Ooooo this is good thing to top pancakes with! Drizzle some warm fudge sauce onto your pancake and scatter over crushed Oreo biscuits, you just won't be sorry!

24 - rice pudding and jam - sweet pancake toppings ideas

Think of this as a sort of sweet burrito! Add a layer of rice pudding to your pancake, drizzle on some strawberry jam, wrap and eat!

25 - mini eggs... the chocolate ones

Spread some Nutella on to the pancake and sprinkle over some chocolate mini eggs for a total choco-pancake feast!

Savoury Pancake Toppings

If a savoury pancake is more your thing, we've got 25 delicious ways to create a savoury pancake you'll just LOVE!

26 - ham and cheese

Layer your pancake up with your favourite ham and shredded cheese, wrap, roll and eat.

27 - pesto

Spread your pancake with a layer of pesto - classic basil pesto or sun dried tomato are both great choices. Then you could add some cheese or ham if you like, or even both!

28 - eggs and bacon - savoury pancake toppings

Top the pancake with creamy scrambled eggs, a sprinkling of dill and some crispy bacon, then wrap like and oatcake and enjoy.

29 - chopped nuts

Sprinkle your favourite chopped nuts over the pancake, you could add cheese here too!

30 - cream cheese and smoked salmon

Make yourself a bagel style pancake and spread the top with cream cheese, a sprinkling of chives and some slices of smoked salmon.

31 - bacon bits - savoury pancake toppings ideas

Makes some homemade bacon bits, sprinkle them over the warm pancake, now you could add cheese or even maple syrup here too... maybe a little ketchup or brown sauce!

32 - eggs

Top your pancake with eggs, use the pancake as a breakfast wrap and top it with your favourite style of eggs. Fried, scrambled or even poached egg is good on a warm folded pancake. Sprinkle on some herbs and enjoy.

33 - ham and eggs

Go for that classic ham and eggs combo. Add sliced hard boiled eggs and folds of ham to your pancake, maybe even a drizzle of hot sauce. Then tuck in.

34 - cottage cheese with herbs - savoury pancake toppings

Grab yourself a tub of cottage cheese, the ones flavoured with herbs, and load it onto your pancake. Wrap and enjoy.

35 - spinach and ricotta

Spread a layer of ricotta cheese onto your pancake top, then some chopped fresh spinach leaves, wrap and devour!

36 - avocado - savoury pancake toppings ideas

Avocado pancakes are a good thing! Slices of ripe avocado, season with peri salt, roll it up and dig in!

37 - hash browns

Oh, hash browns wrapped up in a pancake with hot chilli sauce and a sprinkling of cheese are nothing but GOOD!

38 - sausages

Pop some sausages in the air fryer to cook, fry your pancake, then add slices of delicious sausage to the top, your favourite sauce... maybe some grated cheese and then enjoy.

39 - smoked salmon and scrambled eggs

Another classic bagel topping that works oh so well on a lovely hot pancake. Don't forget to sprinkle over some chopped dill for extra deliciousness.

40 - fried chicken and slaw

Cook a stack of pancakes, then serve up topped with fried chicken strips, and homemade coleslaw. A good squirt of BBQ sauce works well here too.

41 - cheese and tomatoes - savoury pancake toppings ideas

Scatter over a layer of grated cheese on top of your warm pancake, then a handful of sliced, juicy tomatoes, wrap and eat.

42 - tuna and sweetcorn

Make delicious pancake rolls stuffed with the BEST tuna and sweetcorn sandwich filler. These are completely delicious for dinner.

43 - pancake pizza - savoury pancake toppings ideas

Spread a layer of pizza sauce on top of your pancake, top with shredded mozzarella and your favourite pizza toppings, chorizo, pepperoni, ham and pineapple. Mix things up how you like!

44 - sloppy Joe

Ooo now this IS delicious! Add some savoury mince to your pancake, then a generous handful of grated cheese, wrap up into rolls, then scatter over more cheese and brown under the grill.

45 - burger

Fold your pancake in half, then slide on a burger, salad, cheese and gherkins, add some fried onions and tuck into a burger pancake!

46 - cheese and caramelised onions - savoury pizza toppings ideas

Top your pancakes with your favourite cheese, then spoon over delicious caramelised onions, roll up the pancake and enjoy.

47 - spicy feta

Top your pancakes with crumbled feta cheese, sprinkling of chopped chillies, some chopped tomatoes and olives. Wrap and tuck in.

48 - garlic mushrooms - savoury pizza toppings ideas

Mmmm freshly cooked pancakes topped with really garlicky mushrooms that have been fried in butter are a good thing!

49 - chicken fajita pancake topping

Use the pancake as a fajita style wrap and load it with spicy fajita chicken, sliced peppers and red onions, add a handful of coriander, maybe a dollop of sour cream, wrap and eat.

50 - cauliflower cheese

Stuff those pancakes with cauliflower cheese, roll them up, pop them in a tray, sprinkle more cheese over the top and brown under the grill.

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