Crispy chocolate pancakes

Crispy chocolate pancakes

Indulgent, chocolatey pancakes, perfect served with a big scoop of dairy ice cream

What you need:

  • 1 packet of Aunt Bessie's Frozen Traditional Pancakes
  • 11 tbsp of chocolate spread such as Nutella
  • 25g/1oz melted butter
  • 2tbsp golden caster sugar
  • 90ml/3 fl oz double cream
  • 50g/2oz hazelnuts, toasted and chopped (optional)

What you do:

  1. Heat the pancakes as directed on the packet.
  2. Spread each with a tablespoon of the chocolate spread.
  3. Fold each pancake in half then in half again to create a triangle shape.
  4. Arrange in a buttered baking dish.
  5. Brush pancakes with the butter and scatter over the sugar.
  6. Place under a hot grill and cook for 3-4 minutes until the edges of the pancakes are crispy.
  7. Serve with the sauce and hazelnuts scattered over, if wished.
  8. Heat the remaining chocolate spread with the cream in a small saucepan, stir until smooth, lower the heat and simmer until slightly thickened.

Aunt Bessie's

Aunt Bessie's

Aunt Bessie's is probably most famous for its delicious Yorkshire puddings but is always looking at new ways of making meal times even better. It has now created a whole range of delicious dishes that taste as good as homemade.

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