Brits Quick Crumpet Crunch—Breakfast for 2
“Brits Quick Crumpet Crunch is a speedy British breakfast delight. In just 15 minutes, enjoy the classic taste of crumpets, toasted to perfection and served with your choice of toppings. A simple yet satisfying start to your day, embodying the essence of British cuisine.”
Do This With That Stuff
- ‘Place the 4 whole crumpets in the toaster and set it to medium heat
- While the crumpets are toasting, take the 1/2 cup of fresh strawberries and place them on the cutting board
- Using the sharp knife, carefully slice the strawberries
- Once the crumpets are toasted to your liking, remove them from the toaster using caution to avoid burns
- Place each toasted crumpet on a serving plate
- Using a butter knife, spread 1 tbsp of butter evenly over each crumpet while they are still warm so that it melts into them
- Next, using a spreader, apply an even layer of cream cheese (approximately 1/8 cup) on top of two crumpets and strawberry jam (approximately 1/8 cup) on top of the other two crumpets
- Arrange the sliced strawberries and fresh blueberries (1/4 cup per plate) evenly over each cream cheese topped crumpet
- Drizzle each jam topped crumpet with 1 tbsp honey using a tablespoon
- Finally, garnish all four crumpets with a sprinkle of lemon zest (approximately 1/2 tsp per plate) using a teaspoon for an added burst of flavor’
Obvious and Not So Obvious Variations and Pairings
☕ Bitter
- Add 1 tsp of unsweetened cocoa powder to the strawberry jam
- Add 1/4 cup of marmalade to spread on the crumpets
- Replace honey with 2 tbsp of grapefruit juice for drizzling
- Increase lemon zest to 2 tsp for garnish
🧂 Salty
- Add 1/4 tsp of sea salt to the butter for toasting
- Add 1/4 cup of feta cheese to the cream cheese
- Replace honey with 2 tbsp of salted caramel sauce
- Sprinkle each crumpet with a pinch of flaky sea salt after garnishing with lemon zest
🍋 Sour
- ‘Increase lemon zest to 2 tsp
- Add 1 tbsp of lemon juice to the strawberry jam
- Replace honey with 2 tbsp of apple cider vinegar
- Add 1/4 cup of Greek yogurt to the cream cheese’
🌶️ Spicy
- Add 1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper
- Add 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes
- Add 1 tbsp of hot pepper jelly to replace strawberry jam
- Increase lemon zest to 2 tsp for a tangy kick
🍬 Sweet
- Increase the strawberry jam to 1/3 cup
- Add 1 tbsp of powdered sugar for dusting
- Increase the honey to 3 tbsp
- Add 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract to the cream cheese
- Add a sprinkle of cinnamon to each crumpet
🍄 Umami
- ‘Add 1/2 teaspoon of soy sauce to the butter
- Add 1/4 cup of sautéed mushrooms to the toppings
- Replace cream cheese with 1/4 cup of ricotta cheese mixed with 1 teaspoon of miso paste
- Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of nutritional yeast over each crumpet before serving’
🍸 Alcoholic
- ‘English Breakfast Tea with Gin: The traditional British tea with a splash of gin will complement the crumpets and the fruity flavors, while also enhancing the British feel of the dish
- Sparkling Rosé: The light, fruity notes and bubbles in this wine will pair well with the sweet and tangy flavors of the strawberry jam, fresh berries, and lemon zest
- Blackberry Brandy: The sweet yet sharp flavor of this brandy will complement the sweetness of the honey and jam, while also contrasting nicely with the cream cheese’
🥤 Non Alcoholic
- ‘English Breakfast Tea: The robust flavor of the tea complements the sweet and tangy flavors of the crumpets
- Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice: The citrus notes in the juice will enhance the lemon zest garnish and balance out the sweetness of the jam and honey
- Strawberry Smoothie: The fresh strawberry flavor in the smoothie will accentuate the fresh strawberries in the dish’
🥓 Keto
- Replace 4 whole crumpets with 4 whole almond flour-based keto crumpets
- Replace 1/4 cup strawberry jam with 1/4 cup sugar-free strawberry jam
- Replace 1/2 cup fresh strawberries with 1/4 cup fresh strawberries
- Remove honey
- Add 2 tbsp of erythritol for drizzling
🍆 Mediterranean
- ‘Replace crumpets with 4 whole grain pita breads
- Replace butter with 2 tbsp of olive oil
- Replace strawberry jam with 1/4 cup of fig spread
- Replace cream cheese with 1/4 cup of feta cheese
- Add 1/4 cup of chopped olives
- Replace honey with 2 tbsp of tahini sauce
- Add 1 tsp of dried oregano for garnish’
🥑 Paleo
- ‘Replace 4 whole crumpets with 4 paleo-friendly almond flour pancakes
- Replace 2 tbsp butter with 2 tbsp ghee
- Replace 1/4 cup strawberry jam with 1/4 cup fresh mashed strawberries
- Remove cream cheese
- Replace honey with raw honey or remove it entirely
- Keep fresh strawberries, blueberries, and lemon zest as is’
🐟 Pescatarian
- No changes needed. The recipe is already pescatarian friendly.
🌱 Vegan
- Replace the butter with 2 tbsp vegan butter substitute
- Replace the cream cheese with 1/4 cup vegan cream cheese substitute
- Replace the honey with 2 tbsp agave nectar
🥦 Vegetarian
- No changes needed as the recipe is already vegetarian friendly.
🥩 Whole30
- ‘Remove 4 whole crumpets
- Add 4 sweet potato slices, toasted
- Remove 2 tbsp butter
- Add 2 tbsp ghee, for toasting
- Remove 1/4 cup strawberry jam
- Remove 1/4 cup cream cheese
- Add 1/4 cup almond butter, for spreading
- Remove 2 tbsp honey, for drizzling’
🧠 Brain Health
- Replace butter with 2 tbsp of almond butter
- Replace cream cheese with 1/4 cup of Greek yogurt
- Increase fresh blueberries to 1 cup
- Add 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts
- Add 1 tbsp of flaxseeds
- Replace honey with 2 tbsp of agave nectar
🌾 Celiac Disease
- Replace 4 whole crumpets with 4 gluten-free crumpets
- Ensure the 2 tbsp butter is gluten-free
- Ensure the 1/4 cup strawberry jam is gluten-free
- Ensure the 1/4 cup cream cheese is gluten-free
- Ensure the 2 tbsp honey is gluten-free
💩 Crohns Disease
- ‘Replace butter with 1 tbsp olive oil
- Replace cream cheese with 1/4 cup lactose-free cream cheese
- Replace strawberry jam with 1/4 cup low-sugar strawberry jam
- Decrease honey to 1 tbsp
- Add 1/2 cup of sliced bananas’
🩸 Diabetes
- ‘Replace the 2 tbsp butter with 2 tbsp of unsalted margarine
- Replace the 1/4 cup strawberry jam with 1/4 cup of sugar-free strawberry jam
- Replace the 1/4 cup cream cheese with 1/4 cup of low-fat cream cheese
- Replace the 2 tbsp honey with 2 tbsp of a sugar-free sweetener like stevia or erythritol’
🍞 Gluten Intolerance
- Replace 4 whole crumpets with 4 gluten-free crumpets
- Ensure the 2 tbsp butter is gluten-free
- Ensure the 1/4 cup strawberry jam is gluten-free
- Ensure the 1/4 cup cream cheese is gluten-free
- Ensure the 2 tbsp honey is gluten-free
🫀 Heart Disease
- ‘Replace the 2 tbsp butter with 2 tbsp of unsalted margarine
- Decrease the cream cheese to 1/8 cup
- Replace the strawberry jam with 1/4 cup of low-sugar strawberry jam
- Remove honey drizzling
- Add 1/4 cup of sliced almonds for added heart-healthy fats’
❤️ Heart Health
- ‘Replace butter with 2 tbsp of olive oil
- Decrease cream cheese to 1/8 cup
- Replace strawberry jam with 1/4 cup fresh strawberries, mashed
- Remove honey
- Add 1/4 cup of chopped almonds for added heart-healthy fats’
🧂 High Blood Pressure
- ‘Remove butter
- Replace cream cheese with low-fat cream cheese
- Replace strawberry jam with low-sugar strawberry jam
- Remove honey’
🍔 High Cholesterol
- ‘Replace the butter with 2 tbsp of olive oil
- Replace the cream cheese with 1/4 cup of low-fat Greek yogurt
- Replace the whole crumpets with 4 whole grain crumpets
- Decrease the honey to 1 tbsp’
🦠 Immune System
- ‘Replace butter with 2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil
- Add 1/2 cup of sliced kiwi
- Replace cream cheese with 1/4 cup of Greek yogurt
- Add 1/4 cup of chopped almonds
- Replace honey with 2 tbsp of agave nectar
- Add 1 tsp of grated ginger’
🚽 Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- ‘Replace the whole crumpets with gluten-free crumpets
- Replace the butter with lactose-free margarine
- Replace the cream cheese with lactose-free cream cheese
- Decrease the strawberry jam to 1/8 cup
- Remove honey
- Increase fresh strawberries to 3/4 cup
- Increase fresh blueberries to 3/4 cup’
💧 Kidney Disease
- ‘Remove butter
- Replace cream cheese with low-sodium cream cheese
- Replace strawberry jam with low-sugar strawberry jam
- Remove honey’
🐄 Lactose Intolerance
- ‘Replace 2 tbsp butter with 2 tbsp lactose-free margarine
- Replace 1/4 cup cream cheese with 1/4 cup lactose-free cream cheese’
🍺 Liver Disease
- ‘Remove butter
- Replace cream cheese with low-fat cream cheese
- Decrease honey to 1 tbsp
- Add 1/4 cup of sliced bananas
- Add 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts’
🤰 Pregnancy
- Replace butter with 2 tbsp of olive oil
- Replace cream cheese with 1/4 cup of Greek yogurt
- Replace honey with 2 tbsp of maple syrup
Beti’s Reflections
On a recent trip to London, I stumbled upon a charming little café tucked away in the heart of the city. It was there that I first tasted the delightful British Crumpet Recipe that inspired our Brits Quick Crumpet Crunch. The perfect blend of sweet and savory, this quick breakfast idea is now a staple in my kitchen.
Today, we’re making Brits Quick Crumpet Crunch, a recipe that serves two and embodies the essence of British cuisine. Please note, this recipe isn’t suitable for those following gluten-free, vegan, low-fat or no-sugar diets.
Our ingredients are simple yet flavorful: 4 whole crumpets toasted to perfection with butter; strawberry jam and cream cheese spread generously on top; fresh strawberries and blueberries adding a burst of freshness; honey drizzled for a touch of sweetness; and lemon zest garnishing for an added zing. Each ingredient plays its part in creating this easy homemade crumpets dish that’s both satisfying and delicious.
To make our Quick Crumpet Crunch, start by toasting the crumpets on medium heat until they’re golden brown. While they’re toasting, slice your fresh strawberries – be careful with that knife! Once toasted, slather each crumpet with melted butter before adding your toppings: cream cheese on two crumpets and strawberry jam on the other two. Next comes our healthy fruit toppings – arrange your sliced strawberries and blueberries evenly over each cream cheese topped crumpet. For those with a sweet tooth, drizzle honey over the jam-topped crumpets – trust me, it’s divine! Finally, sprinkle some lemon zest over all four crumpets for an extra burst of flavor.
And there you have it – Brits Quick Crumpet Crunch! A quick and easy British breakfast idea that’s sure to impress your guests or simply make your morning meal more exciting. Whether you prefer Strawberry Jam Crumpets or Blueberry Cream Cheese Crumpets or even Toasted Crumpets with Honey – this recipe has got you covered! So why wait? Whip up some traditional British toasted crumpets today and start your day off right!
Remember to share your own versions of this Fresh Fruit Topped Crumpets Recipe using #TheKitchenAI on social media – I can’t wait to see what delicious twists you put on this classic British dish!
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