Name: Crème Brûlée Pancakes
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 1 (3.4-oz.) package instant vanilla pudding mix; 1 1/2 c. whole milk; 2 c. all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp. granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. kosher salt; 2 c. buttermilk, room temperature; 2 large eggs; 2 tbsp. melted butter; Cooking spray

Step 1In a medium bowl, whisk pudding with milk. Let sit while you make the pancakes.

Step 2In a medium bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter. Add wet mixture to dry mixture and stir, leaving a bit lumpy.

Step 3Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, then grease with a thin layer of cooking spray. Working in batches, add a quarter cup of batter to skillet. Cook until golden on underside, about 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook 2 minutes more. Stack pancakes on plates.

Step 4Whisk pudding until smooth. Add slightly more milk, if necessary, so pudding is just pourable but still thick.

Step 5Layer pancakes with pudding and pour pudding over top of pancake stacks. Sprinkle pudding generously with sugar and brûlée using a blowtorch.