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    Home » Roundups

    What To Serve With Pancakes: 12+ Best Pancake Toppings

    Published: Jan 28, 2022 · Modified: Feb 20, 2023 by Beth Sachs · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · Leave a Comment

    What to serve with pancakes pin image.

    Pancakes are the quintessential weekend breakfast, particularly on relaxed Sunday mornings.

    I always turn to my trusted and easy buttermilk pancake recipe, but what are the best toppings to serve? Read on for 12+ of the best toppings to serve with pancakes!

    A stack of buttermilk pancakes.

    Whether it's for a special occasion, pancake day (Shrove Tuesday), or just a lazy weekend breakfast, serving pancakes to your family will always get you in their good books!

    I use buttermilk in my usual pancake batter to ensure my American style pancakes are light and fluffy, but sometimes I prefer to serve thin crepes, especially on pancake day!

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    • Best Pancake Recipes
    • FAQs on Pancakes
    • What to serve with pancakes
    • Pancake Topping Recipes
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    Best Pancake Recipes

    Before we discuss what to put on top of your pancakes, here are my three favourite pancake recipes that work every time!

    Easy Buttermilk Pancakes (UK recipe)
    A stack of buttermilk pancakes.
    An easy buttermilk pancakes recipe that produces the lightest, softest, fluffiest pancakes, with crisp golden edges!
    Servings => 6
    Takes => 20 minutes minutes
    Calories per serving => 414
    Easy Buttermilk Pancakes
    Scotch Pancakes (Drop Scones)
    A plate of drop scones (scotch pancakes).
    Scotch pancakes (also known as drop scones) are fluffy little pancakes made in a frying pan or traditional girdle. Much easier to make than traditional crêpe style pancakes, scotch pancakes are perfect for Shrove Tuesday, or any day of the week for that matter!
    Servings => 15
    Takes => 15 minutes minutes
    Calories per serving => 79
    Scotch Pancakes
    Easy pancakes recipe | BBC Good Food
    Easy pancakes recipe | BBC Good Food
    Learn a skill for life with this foolproof easy crêpe recipe that ensures perfect pancakes every time.
    Easy Pancakes

    I also like these almond milk pancakes and cornmeal pancakes for people on special diets.

    FAQs on Pancakes

    What is the difference between pancakes and scotch pancakes

    Scotch pancakes are slightly sweeter than American-style pancakes, with a small amount of sugar in the batter mixture. In contrast, American pancakes generally contain fat as part of the batter mixture, usually melted butter, whereas scotch pancakes do not.

    What is Pancake Day?

    Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday, is a traditional Christian holiday that falls on the day before Ash Wednesday. It is a day of feasting before the start of Lent, a period of fasting and reflection leading up to Easter.

    Where did the tradition of making pancakes come from?

    The tradition of making pancakes came about to use up all the 'forbidden' foods before Lent in order to avoid spoiling and wasting food.

    Does pancake batter need to rest?

    If you can allow the pancake batter to rest for at least 5 minutes (up to 30 minutes if you have time) it will relax the gluten and ensure you get those fluffy, soft pancakes you've been dreaming of!

    How long should pancakes cook on each side?

    Heat a frying pan on a medium heat and lightly grease with oil or butter. Pour the batter to form pancakes of whatever size you like. Cook on the first side until small bubbles form on top (it should take between two and three minutes), then flip and cook on the other side for between one and two minutes.

    What are some traditional toppings for Pancake Day pancakes?

    Some popular toppings for Pancake Day pancakes include lemon juice and sugar, golden syrup, Nutella, whipped cream, and fruit.

    What to serve with pancakes

    Some of the best pancake toppings!

    • Golden Syrup or Maple Syrup
    • Lemon Juice
    • White or Brown Sugar
    • Chocolate Chips
    • Peanut Butter
    • Fresh Berries
    • Banana Slices
    • Greek Yogurt
    • Fruit Compote
    • Blueberry Syrup
    • Sour Cream
    • Fresh Blueberries
    • Strawberry Syrup
    • Orange Zest
    • Dulce de leche
    • Ice Cream
    • Toffee Sauce
    • Fruit Curds
    • Bacon
    • Sausages

    Pancake Topping Recipes

    Easy Mixed Berry Compote
    Frozen berry compote spooned over pancakes.
    An easy mixed berry compote recipe made with three simple ingredients (including a bag of frozen mixed berries!).
    Servings => 6
    Takes => 12 minutes minutes
    Calories per serving => 61
    Easy Mixed Berry Compote
    Easy Blueberry Compote
    Blueberry compote in glass jar.
    An easy 3-ingredient blueberry compote recipe that can be made with fresh or frozen blueberries.
    Servings => 8
    Takes => 16 minutes minutes
    Calories per serving => 39
    Easy Blueberry Compote
    Stewed Rhubarb
    Stewed rhubarb in an orange bowl.
    A quick and easy stewed rhubarb recipe flavoured with warming ginger and zesty lime juice.
    Servings => 4
    Takes => 15 minutes minutes
    Calories per serving => 111
    Stewed Rhubarb
    Easy Microwave Lemon Curd Recipe
    Homemade lemon curd on toast.
    Try this easy microwave lemon curd recipe made with just 4 simple ingredients. Tangy, sweet, buttery, and delicious!
    Servings => 20
    Takes => 10 minutes minutes
    Calories per serving => 90
    Microwave Lemon Curd
    No Churn Honeycomb Ice Cream
    no churn ice cream in loaf
    An easy no-churn honeycomb ice cream recipe made with Cadbury Crunchie Bars, double cream, and condensed milk. All you need is an electric whisk and loaf tin to enjoy this summer-time treat.
    Servings => 8
    Calories per serving => 462
    No Churn Honeycomb Ice Cream
    Blackcurrant Coulis
    An easy, 3 ingredient, blackcurrant coulis recipe. Great for using up a glut of blackcurrants from your garden. The tart, fruity coulis is delicious stirred through yogurt, spooned over ice-cream or served with a plain vanilla cheesecake.
    Servings => 10 servings
    Takes => 15 minutes minutes
    Calories per serving => 36
    Blackcurrant Coulis
    Easy Strawberry Coulis
    Strawberry coulis in a bowl with pancakes and yogurt.
    An easy strawberry coulis recipe that can be made with fresh or frozen strawberries.
    Servings => 6
    Takes => 18 minutes minutes
    Calories per serving => 40
    Easy Strawberry Coulis
    Easy Stewed Plums
    Stewed plums in a bowl with cinnamon.
    Easy stewed plums flavoured with warming cinnamon and lemon. Perfect for breakfast or dessert.
    Servings => 4
    Takes => 14 minutes minutes
    Calories per serving => 101
    Easy Stewed Plums
    Easy Cinnamon Stewed Apples
    A bowl of stewed apples .
    Easy cinnamon stewed apples recipe made with tart Bramley apples and flavoured with warming cinnamon spice.
    Servings => 8
    Takes => 25 minutes minutes
    Calories per serving => 122
    Stewed Apples
    Easy Blackcurrant Compote
    Blackcurrant compote spooned over waffles.
    A tart and fruity blackcurrant compote recipe made with fresh or frozen blackcurrants and flavoured with lemon.
    Servings => 10
    Takes => 20 minutes minutes
    Calories per serving => 66
    Blackcurrant Compote
    Easy Raspberry Coulis (Raspberry Sauce)
    Raspberry coulis drizzled over vanilla ice cream.
    A smooth raspberry coulis (raspberry sauce) made with fresh raspberries and flavoured with zingy lemon!
    Servings => 4
    Takes => 5 minutes minutes
    Calories per serving => 71
    Raspberry Coulis
    Easy Air Fryer Sausages
    Sausages in Ninja Foodi air fryer basket.
    Enjoy juicy and succulent air fryer sausages that are perfectly cooked every time. Super quick and healthier than traditional frying!
    Servings => 3
    Takes => 13 minutes minutes
    Calories per serving => 161
    Air Fryer Sausages
    Strawberry Compote (Strawberry Sauce) - Recipes From a Pantry
    Strawberry Compote (Strawberry Sauce)  - Recipes From a Pantry
    Strawberry Compote is easy to make on the stove or Instant Pot with 4 simple ingredients for a fresh strawberry sauce, mix-in, or spread.
    Strawberry Compote
    Maple Pan-Fried Bananas - Veggie Desserts
    Maple Pan-Fried Bananas - Veggie Desserts
    Pan Fried Bananas with maple and cinnamon are a tasty, simple topping for ice cream, yogurt, oatmeal, pancakes and more! Ready in 5 minutes.
    Maple Pan-Fried Bananas

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