Upgrade Your Stack: Easy Pancake Day Recipes & Hacks

Are you ready for Shrove Tuesday? Whether you're a fan of a thin crêpe or a fluffy stack, it's time to try something new this year with these fun and easy pancake hacks. It’s the perfect opportunity to get the kids involved, get a bit messy, and cook up some brilliant memories in the kitchen together.

The Perfect Pancake

Before we get into the fancy toppings, you’ve got to master the basics. A great pancake is all about a smooth batter and a confident flip! To help you get it right every time, watch our chef, Richard, as he shows you how to whisk up and fry the perfect pancake. It’s a simple, four-ingredient classic that never fails.

Serves: 8  | Ready in: 25 mins

Ingredients:

• 125g plain flour 

• 1 egg 

• 300ml semi-skimmed milk 

• vegetable oil, for frying 

Buttermilk Pancakes with Poached Rhubarb

Looking for something a little more sophisticated? This recipe is a fantastic way to celebrate a great British winter product: forced rhubarb. These pancakes are perfect for a decadent Pancake Day treat or a show-stopping dessert any time of the year. The tart, poached rhubarb paired with light, fluffy pancakes is a match made in heaven.

Serves: 8 people | Ready in: 40 mins

Ingredients:

• 400g rhubarb, trimmed and cut into 2cm pieces  

• 450g cooking apples, peeled, cored and cut into chunks 

• 125g demerara sugar 

• 1 tsp Cinnamon Paste (2 tbsp Sunflower or Coconut oil (melted) mixed with 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon) 

• 1 tbsp cornflour 

• 50g sunflower spread 

• 8 sheets of filo pastry 

• 60g icing sugar, sifted

• 2 tbsp cold water

Alpro Almond Crêpes with Berry Coulis

Crêpes aren't just for breakfast; they’re great for eating at any time of day! If you’re looking for a dairy-free alternative that doesn't skimp on flavour, chef Jon is here to help. These wholemeal almond crêpes are topped with a vibrant, zesty fruit coulis, making them a delicious and refreshing plant-based pancake pick.

Serves: 4 | Ready in: 20 mins

Ingredients:

For the crêpes

• 135g wholemeal flour 

• 3 eggs

• 230ml Alpro Unsweetened Almond Milk 

• 2 tbsp ground flaxseed

• Pinch of cinnamon

• Sunflower oil 

For the coulis

• 200g raspberries 

• 100g blueberries 

• ¼ cup agave syrup (or maple syrup) 

Unicorn Rainbow American Pancakes

Add a bit of magic to your morning with these fluffy American pancakes. They’re a brilliant way to have some fun with the kids, from swirling in the food colouring to stacking them high and decorating with cream manes and royal icing horns. They look spectacular and taste even better!

Serves: 4 | Ready in: 35 mins

Ingredients:

For the pancakes

• 200g Self-Raising Flour (or plain flour with 2 tsp baking powder) 

• 1 tsp Baking Powder (for extra lift) 

• 1 tbsp Caster Sugar 

• 1 Large Egg 

• 200ml Whole Milk 

• 1 tbsp Melted Butter (plus extra for the pan)

• Your choice of food colouring 

• Pinch of Salt 

For the decoration

• Squirty cream, to create the mane 

• Sprinkles, to decorate the mane 

• Chocolate icing, to pipe the eyes

• Royal Icing, to make the ears and unicorn horn

Make Your Own Pancake Art

If you’re feeling extra creative, why not turn your frying pan into a canvas? Pancake art is much easier than it looks, and all you need is your favourite pancake mix, some food colouring, and a couple of squeeze bottles. Watch our video to see how you can draw your own edible masterpieces for a unique Pancake Day activity.

Serves: 8 | Ready in: 40 mins

Ingredients:

• 125g plain flour

• 1 egg 

• 300ml semi-skimmed milk

• Your choice of food colouring

• Vegetable oil, for frying

• Bottles, to create your pancake art

Whether you’re a flippin’ good pancake pro or trying your first fluffy American pancake, we have everything you need to make this Pancake Day special. Pick up all of your Pancake Day essentials online or in-store.