25+ Best Pancake Recipes For Shrove Tuesday
Looking for pancakes recipes for Pancake day or Shrove Tuesday? We've got you covered. Pancake Day this year is 21 February 2023 and we've rounded up all of our best pancake recipes right here, to help you get prepared for the big day.
Whether you're looking for the traditional batter of a classic pancake recipe or tasty ideas for toppings, we've got the pancake recipe for you. While many prefer to stick to the time-honoured tradition of sugar and lemon on their pancakes, others like to expand to creamy, chocolatey or other sweet-treat toppings.
Savoury pancakes are also becoming increasingly popular, particularly where bacon is involved. We've got a dreamy recipe for maple candied bacon pancakes and even one combining orange, bacon and cinnamon (trust us, it works!).
At Good Housekeeping, our cookery team triple test every recipe and are quite the culinary experts. Here, they share some of their top tips to ensure you make the best pancakes possible on Shrove Tuesday.
• Always let your pancake batter rest after mixing (about 30 to 45 minutes).
• Only flip your pancakes once, otherwise, if you over flip, they will end up rubbery and tough
• Always use a non-stick frying pan
• Don't be tempted to flip your pancakes too early, allow them to set on the bottom first
• The best thing to fry your pancakes in is butter
• Swirl the pan as soon as the batter has been added, don't be tempted to use a utensil to spread it
Ham and Cheese Galette
Give this savoury galette a go on Pancake Day! If you want to make this pancake vegetarian friendly, swap the ham out for sliced, cooked mushrooms of your choice.
Recipe: Ham and Cheese Galette
Kaiserschmarrn
An Austrian alpine dessert, also popular in Bavaria, that translates as ‘Emperor’s mess’. Fluffy, scrambled pancake studded with booze-plumped raisins under a blanket of icing sugar. Classically served with apple compote and best eaten immediately.
Recipe: Kaiserschmarrn
Giant Banh Khot
Typically smaller, this crispy Vietnamese pancake has been upped in size to make it a meal for 1. For extra light batter, swap the still water for sparkling.
Recipe: Giant Banh Khot
Tiramisu Crêpe Cake
This layered crepe cake couldn’t be easier to throw together. If you want to make it alcohol-free then simply omit the coffee liqueur, or replace with cooled espresso.
Recipe: Tiramisu Crêpe Cake
Maple Candied Bacon Pancake Fingers – Best Pancake Recipes 2023
Bacon, maple syrup and pancakes are a heavenly combo, so these bacon-filled pancake fingers will go down a treat at your next brunch.
Recipe: Maple Candied Bacon Pancake Fingers
Orange Pancakes With Bacon And Cinnamon Butter – Best Pancake Recipes 2023
These pancakes are super-soft and fluffy - the ideal partner for the sweet-savoury combo of bacon, orange and cinnamon.
Recipe: Orange Pancakes With Bacon And Cinnamon Butter
Classic Pancake Recipe – Best Pancake Recipes 2023
How to make classic pancakes plus tip on how to get the perfect pancake.
Recipe: Classic pancake recipe
Vegan Pancakes – Best Pancake Recipes 2023
Egg-free and dairy-free these vegan pancakes are just as good as the real thing.
Recipe: Vegan pancakes
Gluten-Free Dutch Baby – Best Pancake Recipes 2023
A Dutch Baby is a cross between an American pancake and a Yorkshire pudding that – confusingly – originates from Germany rather than Holland. Fill it with any fruit that takes your fancy.
Recipe: Gluten-Free Dutch Baby
American Blueberry Pancakes – Best Pancake Recipes 2023
This fluffy, thick pancake recipe makes a change from traditional crêpes and can even be served with crispy bacon, if you dare.
Recipe: American Blueberry Pancakes
Christmas Cake Crepes – Best Pancake Recipes 2023
Turn leftover Christmas cake into a whole new dessert
Recipe: Christmas cake crepes
Lemon and Poppy Seed Pancakes – Best Pancake Recipes 2023
Light, zesty and easy, these puffed pancakes are a delectable start to your day.
Recipe: Lemon and poppy seed pancakes
Cheesy American Pancakes with Bacon and Eggs – Best Pancake Recipes 2023
This brunch favourite also makes a hearty supper. Fried eggs would work well with this, too.
Recipe: Cheesy American pancakes with bacon and eggs
Cheat's Cherry Pancakes – Best Pancake Recipes 2023
Whip up this delicious pancake recipe in just 10 minutes!
Recipe: Cheat’s cherry pancakes
Chicken and Pancetta Pancakes – Best Pancake Recipes 2023
An eggless version of a Scotch pancake recipe that can be used with savoury or sweet toppings - a perfect intolerance friendly recipe.
Recipe: Chicken and pancetta pancakes
Banoffee Pancake Stack – Best Pancake Recipes 2023
Make your pancakes into a showstopping dessert - the family will love it.
Recipe: Banoffee Pancake Stack
Cinnamon Pancakes – Best Pancake Recipes 2023
These delicious pancakes are set to be a firm family favourite.
Recipe: Cinnamon pancakes
Pancakes with Bacon and Syrup – Best Pancake Recipes 2023
This makes 12 pancakes, so it’s up to you whether you serve stacks of two or three of this all-American favourite.
Recipe: Pancakes with bacon and syrup
Pancakes with Spiced Pears – Best Pancake Recipes 2023
These cinnamon and vanilla infused pancakes served with spiced pears make for a perfect festive dessert.
Recipe: Pancakes with spiced pears
Chicken and Veggie Pancake Filling – Best Pancake Recipes 2023
Bring the pancakes and filling to the table and let everyone assemble their own supper.
Recipe: Chicken and veggie pancake filling
Prawn and Spinach Pancakes – Best Pancake Recipes 2023
A tasty supper can be ready and on the table in less than half an hour with this prawn and spinach pancakes recipe.
Recipe: Prawn and spinach pancakes
Crepes with Nectarines and Caramel Sauce – Best Pancake Recipes 2023
This pud makes the most of storecupboard ingredients - ready-made pancakes are filled with nectarines cooked in bought caramel sauce.
Recipe: Crêpes with nectarines and caramel sauce
Sizzling Lemon Pancake – Best Pancake Recipes 2023
One of the most popular lemon puddings and well worth the effort. This lemon pancake recipe works great as a dinner party food idea, as it can be prepared ahead, frozen and reheated in the oven straight from the freezer.
Recipe: Sizzling lemon pancake
Mango Pancakes – Best Pancake Recipes 2023
This triple-tested mango pancake makes a perfect dessert for your low-calorie menu.
Recipe: Mango Pancakes
Maple Bacon Pancake Fingers – Best Pancake Recipes 2023
Bacon, maple syrup and pancakes are a heavenly combo, so these bacon-filled pancake fingers will go down a treat at your next brunch.
Recipe: Bacon pancake fingers
Cinnamon Bun Pancakes – Best Pancake Recipes 2023
This delicious pancake recipe take inspiration from one of our favourite sweet bakes, a cinnamon bun!
Recipe: Cinnamon bun pancakes
Chocolate Filled Pancakes – Best Pancake Recipes 2023
If you want your pancakes to have a secret centre, try chocolate buttons in the batter!
Recipe: Chocolate button pancakes
Chocolate Crêpes with a Boozy Sauce – Best Pancake Recipes 2023
This crêpe recipe is perfect for Shrove Tuesday! But you can whip it up anytime for the ultimate brunch-time treat.
Recipe: Chocolate Crêpes with a Boozy Sauce
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