The ultimate tip for unforgettable crêpes and pancakes: 8 homemade toppings that change everything!

Tuesday 3 February 2026 23:00 - Adèle Peyches
The ultimate tip for unforgettable crêpes and pancakes: 8 homemade toppings that change everything!

Let's get down to business: for this year's Chandeleur, we're ditching the industrial jars and going all out for homemade. Nothing beats the satisfaction of spreading a still-warm mixture on a crêpe just out of the frying pan, and we guarantee the difference is just insane.

Whether it's a salted butter caramel that coats the batter perfectly, a richly flavored chocolate-hazelnut spread, or a peppy fruit jam, we're all about creamy textures! It's an opportunity to show that a few simple ingredients are all you need to create toppings that steal the show from the crêpes themselves ;)

Let's prepare in advance to make them on the week end!

Discover our ultra gourmet ideas :

Quick and easy salted butter caramelRecipe Quick and easy salted butter caramel

For a snack break or simply to start the day right, spread some salted butter caramel on slices of bread! You can also use it to top pastries or ice cream ;)

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Easily make homemade lemon curd with our step-by-step recipe! You know, it's the cream used in lemon tarts (sometimes topped with meringue) ;-) You can also spread it on pancakes or use it to fill macarons, cream puffs, etc. Quick to make, this treat...

Homemade plum jamRecipe Homemade plum jam

Enjoy seasonal fruits by making delicious homemade jams! Today, we offer you an easy and foolproof recipe for plum jam. With just 3 ingredients, follow the steps to recreate it. A great way to start your mornings off right :-)

How to make homemade fruit coulis?Recipe How to make homemade fruit coulis?

To make a quick and easy fruit coulis, follow our step-by-step recipe below ↓ ↓ Made at home, this fresh and fruity coulis will enhance any dessert you choose: panna cotta, cheesecake, crêpes, tart, cake...

How to make peanut butter in 5 minutes?Recipe How to make peanut butter in 5 minutes?

Homemade peanut butter has become a popular recipe among athletes and health-conscious individuals. It's highly nutritious, preservative-free, and can be spread on bread, fruits, or simply enjoyed on its own. Of course, we shouldn't eat the whole jar...

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Making a layer cake is much easier than you might think. However, you’ll need a good cream to hold it all together! To do that, we suggest this whipped cream made with Nutella spread. It’s perfect with chocolate or vanilla cakes. We’ll walk you through...

Finally, a spread for coffee lovers! with chocolate and hazelnutsRecipe Finally, a spread for coffee lovers! with chocolate and hazelnuts

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Homemade is (really) the secret of successful crêpes

We all have the reflex of slipping a jar of famous spread into the cart while shopping. It's convenient, it's true. But have you ever looked at the list of ingredients? Between palm oil and sugar, which comes in first place, it's a far cry from the authentic taste of hazelnut. In cooking, as in everything else, it's the products that make the difference.

Making your own garnish means taking back the power over what you eat. We dose the sugar as we like, we choose quality hazelnuts, and above all, we avoid preservatives. And, between you and me, the smell of sugar caramelizing in the kitchen or hazelnuts being roasted immediately sets the mood, doesn't it?

Adèle PeychesAdèle Peyches
Editorial manager who just can't wait for winter to enjoy fondue! Passionate about gastronomy and always on the lookout for new culinary gems, I first studied law before returning to my first love: the taste of good products and the joy of sharing around the table :)

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