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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.

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