The Yorkshire pudding is a staple on many British dinner tables, commonly found alongside a Sunday roast, Christmas dinner, or the occasional casserole dish. Traditionally made in a baking tin before being cut up into squares for serving alongside your roast dinner, the Yorkshire pudding was believed to have been originally served as a starter with gravy. Nowadays, the Yorkshire pudding is perhaps best known for being accompanied by a form of meat, vegetables, potatoes, and lots of gravy.
However, with the rise of viral food trends on social media, there is the possibility that the Yorkshire pudding’s simplistic recipe of flour, milk and eggs could allow it to undergo a serious transformation.
...there is the possibility that the Yorkshire pudding’s simplistic recipe of flour, milk and eggs could allow it to undergo a serious transformation.
Acknowledging that some people may be a little protective over their Yorkshire puddings and their respective pairings, I am aware that this proposal may cause slight controversy (pineapple on pizza round two) but trust me, at the end of the day a Yorkshire pudding is just a pancake.
Made from the same ingredients (flour, eggs and milk), the Yorkshire pudding and the pancake share more similarities than one might consider and it’s true that we don’t bat an eyelid when making the most indulgent, sweet, chocolate-filled pancakes. As well as this, we know that sweet pairings with Yorkshire puddings isn’t an entirely new concept with it being common to pair them jam or custard for dessert.
Arguably you could say that the market is full of crepes, bubble waffles and Dutch pancakes alike, but I do think we could find some space for the niche that is Sweet Yorkshire Puddings! Think cinnamon or Biscoff flavoured puddings, an array of chocolate, caramel and fruit sauces and different toppings ranging from crushed biscuit to marshmallows, all served with ice cream or whipped cream (just like you would with a pancake). Doesn’t that sound delicious?!
Think cinnamon or Biscoff flavoured puddings, an array of chocolate, caramel and fruit sauces and different toppings ranging from crushed biscuit to marshmallows, all served with ice cream or whipped cream...
So, as much as I love my Sunday roast, I am more than willing to get experimental with the leftovers and would be thrilled if the next TikTok video or Instagram post I stumble upon is introducing this new food trend.