Description
These Jalapeño Cornbread Whoopie Pies are a savory twist on a classic dessert. Spicy jalapeños and sharp cheddar cheese are baked into cornbread rounds and sandwiched with a creamy, tangy filling. Perfect for a unique appetizer or snack!
Ingredients
Scale
Cornbread Rounds:
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1–2 jalapeños (seeded and finely diced)
Filling:
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Cornbread Rounds: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in buttermilk, then gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in cheddar cheese and diced jalapeños.
- Bake: Drop heaping tablespoons of batter onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes until set and lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack.
- Make Filling: Beat cream cheese, butter, sour cream, garlic powder, and salt until smooth and fluffy.
- Assemble Whoopie Pies: Once cornbread rounds are cool, spread or pipe filling onto half the rounds. Top with remaining halves to form whoopie pies.
Notes
- For a spicier version, leave jalapeño seeds in.
- Add crumbled bacon to the filling for a savory twist.
- Store leftovers in the fridge and bring to room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer or Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
