Pancake Day: Your weird and wonderful topping suggestions ahead of Shrove Tuesday

Next week marks the start of Lent - which means it's pancakes for tea on Tuesday.

We may be able to eat the treat every day of the year, but pancakes definitely taste the best on their designated day. But before we get to work on our batter, we asked you for your best topping suggestions (sweet or savoury) and you did not disappoint. Classic or crazy, you definitely gave us plenty of ideas to test our taste buds this Pancake Day. Here are some of our favourites.

Will you be testing out any of these suggestions on Pancake Day?placeholder image
Will you be testing out any of these suggestions on Pancake Day?
We've all tried out jam on our pancakes, but how about a crunchy, sugary biscuit spread in the middle? A sure favourite with the kids.placeholder image
We've all tried out jam on our pancakes, but how about a crunchy, sugary biscuit spread in the middle? A sure favourite with the kids.
Sweet and salty - it's the best of both worlds. Do you fancy this American twist?placeholder image
Sweet and salty - it's the best of both worlds. Do you fancy this American twist?
While many families like to keep their pancakes sweet, you lot delivered with some savoury options too. Would this be up your street?placeholder image
While many families like to keep their pancakes sweet, you lot delivered with some savoury options too. Would this be up your street?
Make it a proper pudding after your tea by adding a scoop of vanilla. Chocolate sauce to top it off!placeholder image
Make it a proper pudding after your tea by adding a scoop of vanilla. Chocolate sauce to top it off!
Warming and filling on a chilly March night!placeholder image
Warming and filling on a chilly March night!
We'll admit, it's a new one on us. But we'd be open to giving it a try.placeholder image
We'll admit, it's a new one on us. But we'd be open to giving it a try.
Sometimes you just don't mess with tradition.placeholder image
Sometimes you just don't mess with tradition.
Want to kick the classic lemon and sugar up a notch? Get your spoon and start spreading.placeholder image
Want to kick the classic lemon and sugar up a notch? Get your spoon and start spreading.
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