A poll of 2,000 adults who eat pancakes found 85 per cent enjoy unusual topping combinations – with a few adding cheese (24 per cent) and bacon jam (12 per cent).
But when it comes to the more traditional toppings, many remain loyal to lemon and sugar (62 per cent), golden syrup (40 per cent) and chocolate spread (33 per cent).
The survey went on to find 55 per cent believe pancakes are a blank canvas to be experimented on – with six per cent adding salty sardines and 27 per cent tucking into something spicy on top.
Drizzling golden syrup and walnuts proved popular for 33 per cent surveyed about their favourite pancake toppings, with 10 per cent going for indulgent dulce de leche and salty pretzels.
Others tuck into sweet and savoury combinations on Shrove Tuesday, with 23 per cent swearing by strawberry and cream cheese, and 22 per cent opting for brie and cranberry.
