Creme Brulee Pancakes

01Method

1. 1

   In a mixing bowl, beat the egg together with the melted butter, vanilla extract, and the smaller amount of white sugar until well blended, then whisk in the milk and heavy cream. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt, then fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until a smooth batter forms.

2. 2

   Combine the larger amount of white sugar with the brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside.

3. 3

   Heat a small amount of butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Pour about 3 tablespoons of batter per pancake into the pan. Evenly scatter roughly 2 teaspoons of the cinnamon sugar over the top surface of each pancake and cook until the underside is golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip so the sugared side faces down and cook until the sugar melts into a caramelized crust, about 3 minutes. Continue with the remaining batter and sugar mixture. Allow finished pancakes to rest in a single layer so the crust stays crisp.