Savory, Sweet, and a Little Wild: Pancakes Like You’ve Never Had Them

Pumpkin, Prosciutto, and Everything In Between

Today is National Pancake Day (September 26), which means it’s time to give the humble flapjack the glow-up it deserves. Sure, butter and syrup are classics—but we’re living in 2025, and pancakes can handle way more drama than that. Think gooey cheeses, salty meats, zesty curds, and crunchy toppings that make every bite a little adventure.

So grab your whisk, heat up that griddle, and get ready to stack high. Here are the wildest, tastiest, and slightly bougie pancake toppings you need to try:

Brie + Prosciutto + Honey Drizzle

This one leans bougie, so skip the fluffy diner-style pancakes and go for thinner ones—closer to a French crêpe vibe. Spread a wedge of brie on while the pancake is still warm so it goes all melty, then lay down silky ribbons of prosciutto. Finish with a little honey drizzle for sweet-salty perfection. You’ll feel like you just brunch’d in Paris.

Lemon Curd + Blueberries + Crushed Pistachios

Tangy, creamy, crunchy, juicy—it’s a whole symphony in one bite. Spoon lemon curd between each layer, scatter a handful of blueberries on top (fresh or just-burst from the pan), and sprinkle over crushed pistachios. Want to take it further? Fold a few berries right into the batter so your pancakes are dotted with little bursts of blueberry goodness before you even start stacking.

Pumpkin Spice + Maple Drizzle + Toasted Pecans

The autumnal queen of pancake toppings. Stir a little cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger into whipped cream (instant pumpkin spice whip) or cream cheese. Dollop generously on your stack, then pour over warm maple syrup. Finish with a scattering of toasted pecans for crunch. Cozy vibes guaranteed.

Pico de Gallo + Avocado + Sour Cream

Think of this as your pancake-turned-breakfast taco moment. Start with cornmeal pancakes for that savory base. Top with fresh pico (tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime), a few creamy avocado slices, and a dollop of sour cream. Bonus points if you sneak in a sprinkle of cotija cheese.

Mascarpone + Macerated Berries + Balsamic Glaze

Here’s how to make it sing: whisk a spoonful of sugar into berries (strawberries, raspberries, whatever you’ve got) and let them sit until juicy. Spread a thick swipe of mascarpone onto each pancake, spoon over the berries with their syrup, and drizzle balsamic glaze on top. It’s part dessert, part breakfast, and 100% swoon-worthy.

Crispy Bacon + Fried Egg + Hot Sauce

This is basically a breakfast sandwich disguised as a pancake stack. Layer crisp bacon between pancakes, top with a fried egg (runny yolk mandatory), and add a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce. Knife and fork required—or go full savage and pick it up like a burger.

Chocolate Tahini + Sesame Brittle

A spread of chocolate tahini (rich, nutty, decadent) turns pancakes into instant dessert. Snap some sesame brittle over the top for a toasty crunch. It’s like if Nutella had a more worldly, grown-up cousin who studied abroad and came back cooler.

Pantry-friendly swap: No tahini? No brittle? No problem. Use Nutella or regular peanut butter swirled with melted chocolate chips, then sprinkle over crushed pretzels for that salty-sweet crunch.

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National Pancake Day deserves better than boring syrup. Whether you’re stacking thin and savory with prosciutto or going all-in on pumpkin spice cozy season vibes, these combos prove that pancakes are the ultimate edible mood board.