Our most indulgent pancake recipes (2024)

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Peanut butter pancakes

Mix sweet and salty flavours with these bold peanut butter pancakes. Make a rich sauce by heating crunchy peanut butter, maple syrup and butter in the microwave. Add some of the mixture to pancake batter and use the rest for the sauce. Add extra maple syrup and some fruit if you fancy.

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Cinnamon roll pancakes

Combine two breakfast favourites with these cinnamon roll pancakes. Whisk together a basic pancake batter, then mix cinnamon with maple syrup, light brown sugar and melted butter. Using a piping bag, swirl the cinnamon mixture into each pancake while cooking. Serve with toffee or caramel yogurt and extra maple syrup.

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Blueberry cheesecake pancakes

Brunch can't get more indulgent than blueberry cheesecake pancakes. Simmer fresh blueberries with a tablespoon of maple syrup for a tangy fruit compote. Whip up these easy crêpes and top with sweetened cream cheese, the blueberry mixture, crushed caramelised biscuits or ginger nuts and chopped pecans or almonds.

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Chocolate chip pancakes

Classic chocolate chip pancakes are the perfect sweet treat for a lazy weekend morning. Sieve the dry ingredents into a large bowl, make a well in the centre and pour in the wet ingredients. Whisk until smooth, then fold through milk chocolate chips. Fry in a hot pan, then top with any leftover chocolate and a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.

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Chocolate pancakes

Our super rich chocolate pancakes are perfect for chocaholics – with chocolate batter and dark chocolate chips. Fry in batches, keeping the pancakes warm in a low oven while you cook. Whip double cream with icing sugar and vanilla paste until thick. Finish with a scattering of berries and maple syrup.

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Red velvet pancakes

Make an ingenius brunch mash-up in the form of our red velvet pancakes. These thick, New York diner-style pancakes crossed with red velvet cake are the ultimate treat. Stack them high with sweet maple cream cheese frosting, chocolate chips and fresh blueberries.

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Blood orange crêpe cake

In need of a brunch showstopper that'll seriously impress your guests? Look no further than our blood orange crêpe cake. This delicate layered tower of pancakes uses fresh citrussy flavours with a moreish orange custard and a sweet caramelised fruit topping. If you have time to assemble a masterpiece, you won't regret it. As a bonus, any leftover syrup can be used in creative co*cktails.

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Chocolate filled pancakes with caramelised banana

Espresso martini pancakes

Take your breakfast up a notch with a plate of coffee-flavoured espresso martini pancakes. Turn everyone's favourite caffeinated co*cktail into a boozy breakfast. A drizzle of our intense coffee syrup and vodka-laced cream will take a batch of coffee pancakes from basic to brilliant in a flash. These soft rounds of coffee goodness will be gone before you can say ‘breakfast is served’.

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Lemon drizzle pancakes

Take a classic bake and turn it into an instant brunch favourite with our lemon drizzle pancakes. This zesty citrus-spiked stack is the perfect balance of sweet and tart, with lashings of lemon curd. Add some lemon juice to your curd to make it the perfect consistencey for drizzling and give it just the right amount of sharpness.

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Eggs benedict pancakes

Sink your fork into a runny yolk with our eggs benedict pancakes. Try this tasty twist on the classic eggy breakfast with layer upon layer of spinach, ham and fluffy American pancakes. The pancakes will soak up plenty of the rich hollandaise sauce. If you're craving something savoury, this is the ultimate weekend breakfast treat.

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Fluffy American pancakes with cherry-berry syrup

We think you'll flip over these magnificent American pancakes with cherry-berry syrup. The perfect balance of sweet and savoury, serve with our tangy cherry syrup and utterly irresistible maple syrup and crispy bacon. This restaurant-worthy recipe is deceptively easy to make. Serve with a dollop of mascarpone, bacon and fruit in between each layer, and a jug of maple syrup for drizzling over.

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Gin & tonic pancakes

Put a grown-up twist on classic lemon and sugar pancakes with a boozy gin and tonic syrup. This fluffy American stack soaks up all the citrus flavours and is the perfect decadent brunch treat. If you want a recipe to impress, our are a surefire winner.

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Ham & cheese Dutch baby

Go savoury with this chunky Yorkshire pudding-style supper filled with ham, melty cheese and long-stem broccoli. Our , served with a dollop of mustardy sauce, is the perfect decadent dinner for two.

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Our most indulgent pancake recipes (2024)

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What is the secret of amazing pancakes? ›

Tips for the Perfect Pancakes

Baking soda should be no more than six months old. Stir the batter only until the wet and dry ingredients are incorporated; overbeating will make pancakes tough and chewy instead of fluffy. No Buttermilk, No Problem!

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Why do restaurant pancakes taste better? ›

Additionally, griddles ensure the cooking surface stays perfectly heated both before and after the batter hits it — resulting in an evenly-cooked, griddle-kissed final product. Years of cooking on a griddle may also imbue it with that unique, indescribable flavor that comes with diner food, like a cast-iron frying pan.

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How does Gordon Ramsay make his pancakes? ›

First, Ramsay mixes 100 grams of flour (about 3/4 cup), 300 mL of milk (about 2 Tbsp.), and two whole eggs into a bowl. After 15 minutes, he sprays a hot nonstick pan with oil before pouring in one full ladle of the mixture into the center of the pan.

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Why are IHOP pancakes so delicious? ›

Marie Grimm, IHOP's vice president of culinary innovation, revealed to Delish that to make a killer batter, the wet ingredients should be "ice cold." Using cold eggs, milk, butter, oil, and water prevents the ingredients from prematurely heating the gluten in the flour, explains Grimm, which is responsible for creating ...

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What are 3 things that are discouraged when making pancakes? ›

7 Things I Never Do When Making Pancakes

Forget to turn on the oven. You've got to start pancakes with serving in mind, because cold pancakes won't do. ...
Use a boxed mix. ...
Mix them with a mixer. ...
Fry them in a hurry. ...
Cook them on nonstick. ...
Serve them cold. ...
Skip the real maple syrup.

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What kind of flour is best for pancakes? ›

Flour: This homemade pancake recipe starts with all-purpose flour. Baking powder: Baking powder, a leavener, is the secret to fluffy pancakes. Sugar: Just a tablespoon of white sugar is all you'll need for subtly sweet pancakes.

Does milk instead of water make pancakes better? ›

Can I Use Water Instead of Milk in Pancakes? Milk adds both flavor and texture to pancake batter, so if you are looking to make pancakes without milk, a simple swap to water doesn't always do the trick. For pancakes made without milk, you'll want to add some flavor through melted butter and vanilla extract.

What are the old pancakes called? ›

The name “pancake” became a standard name in the 19th century in America. Before that, they were often referenced as johnnycakes, journey cakes, buckwheat cakes, hoe cakes, griddle cakes, and flapjacks. Most early American pancakes were made with buckwheat or cornmeal.

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Why is the first pancake no good? ›

The first pancake is in effect the trial run, working out the kinks before all the variables of even heat and pan seasoning come together. While that first pancake cooks the pan comes to temperature, and it absorbs just enough of the fat on the cooking surface so that second one will cook more evenly.

How to make homemade pancakes Paula Deen? ›

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and baking powder. Stir in the buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla. Pour ¼ cup of pancake batter for each pancake onto the griddle. Cook until the edges start to set and the pancakes are golden-brown underneath.

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What makes fluffier pancakes milk or water? ›

Milk helps make pancakes fluffier than water. Since milk is thicker than water, it creates a thicker batter. Further, if you use whole milk or low fat milk, the fat content helps yield tender, fluffy results.

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What makes pancakes fluffy and rise? ›

Here's why. Pancakes and waffles typically both contain baking soda, which causes them to rise. As soon as the baking soda is combined with the wet ingredients (which contain an acidic ingredient, like often buttermilk), it starts producing carbon dioxide gas bubbles that cause the batter to rise.

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What makes pancakes more fluffy? ›

Separate the egg white from the yolk. In a small bowl, combine egg yolks, milk, and melted butter. For fluffier pancakes, use buttermilk. The acidity of buttermilk helps to tenderize the gluten in the flour, which results in fluffier pancakes.

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How do you make Gordon Ramsay's pancakes fluffy? ›

To start making this luscious treat, simply sift the flour into a bowl and add the baking powder, which keeps the pancake "light and fluffy". Then add a sprinkle of salt. Crack three eggs into a separate bowl and stir using a fork. Then pour into the flour and whisk until fully combined.

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Our most indulgent pancake recipes (2024)

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Chocolate filled pancakes with caramelised banana

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Lemon drizzle pancakes

Eggs benedict pancakes

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