Dirty Chai Pancakes With Spiced Caramel Sauce

Name: Dirty Chai Pancakes With Spiced Caramel Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CARAMEL SAUCE:; 1 cup Sugar; 6 Tablespoons Butter, cut into pieces; 1/2 cups Heavy Cream, Room Temperature; 1/4 teaspoons Sea Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon; 1 pinch Each Of: Ginger, Cardamom, Nutmeg And Cloves; FOR THE PANCAKES:; 1-1/3 cup Whole Milk; 2 teaspoons White Wine Vinegar; 3/4 cups White Whole Wheat Flour; 1/2 cups All-purpose Flour; 2 teaspoons Baking Powder; 1 teaspoon Baking Soda; 1 pinch Sea Salt; 1 Tablespoon Freshly Ground Espresso Beans; 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Ginger; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Cardamom; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Nutmeg; 1 pinch Ground Cloves; 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup Or Sweetener Of Choice; 1 Tablespoon Melted Butter Or Coconut Oil Plus Extra For Brushing On Your Griddle; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Servings: persons

FOR THE CARAMEL SAUCE:
1 cup Sugar
6 Tablespoons Butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cups Heavy Cream, Room Temperature
1/4 teaspoons Sea Salt
1/4 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
1 pinch Each Of: Ginger, Cardamom, Nutmeg And Cloves
FOR THE PANCAKES:
1-1/3 cup Whole Milk
2 teaspoons White Wine Vinegar
3/4 cups White Whole Wheat Flour
1/2 cups All-purpose Flour
2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 pinch Sea Salt
1 Tablespoon Freshly Ground Espresso Beans
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoons Ground Ginger
1/4 teaspoons Ground Cardamom
1/4 teaspoons Ground Nutmeg
1 pinch Ground Cloves
2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup Or Sweetener Of Choice
1 Tablespoon Melted Butter Or Coconut Oil Plus Extra For Brushing On Your Griddle
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

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For the caramel sauce:
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1. Place the sugar in a medium-sized heavy saucepan over medium heat. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the sugar melts. This will take a few minutes.
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2. Once the sugar has all melted start adding the butter one piece at a time. Whisk until the butter is added and completely melted. Wait about 3 seconds and then slowly add the cream. Whisk as you add until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Remove pan from heat.
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3. Add the salt and spices and whisk again a couple times just to incorporate. Set aside.
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For the pancakes:
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1. Combine the milk and vinegar in a liquid measuring cup. Stir lightly and set aside to curdle for at least 5 minutes.
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2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground espresso beans, cinnamon, ground ginger, cardamom, nutmeg and cloves. Add the curdled milk, maple syrup, melted butter and vanilla extract. Stir gently to combine, taking care not to over mix.
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3. Heat a large cast iron or nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Brush the pan with melted butter. Drop 1/3 cup measures of the pancake batter into the pan. Allow the first side to cook for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes, or until bubbles pop on the surface and the edges appear dry and lightly browned. Flip the pancakes over and cook for another minute. Remove pancakes from the skillet and keep warm. Repeat with the remaining batter.
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4. Serve pancakes with lots of butter, spiced caramel sauce or maple syrup. Yum!
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Recipe adapted from The First Mess and Foods of Our Lives.

680

kcal

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CARAMEL SAUCE:, 1 cup Sugar, 6 Tablespoons Butter, cut into pieces, 1/2 cups Heavy Cream, Room Temperature, and more.

Yes, Dirty Chai Pancakes With Spiced Caramel Sauce falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!