Description
Jalapeno Cornbread Whoopie Pies are a unique and spicy take on traditional whoopie pies, featuring a cornbread base filled with a savory bacon and goat cheese filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 160 grams all-purpose flour
- 150 grams fine cornmeal
- 55 grams brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 240 millilitres buttermilk
- 57 grams unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 jalapeno peppers, seeds removed and finely diced
- 6 slices streaky bacon, cooked crisp and roughly chopped
- 115 grams goat cheese, slightly softened
- 115 grams cream cheese, softened
- 30 millilitres whole milk
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190°C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and lightly coat with non-stick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly combined.
- Add buttermilk, softened butter, and egg to the dry mixture. Stir gently just until incorporated; do not overmix.
- Carefully fold in finely diced jalapeno peppers to evenly distribute throughout the batter.
- Spoon rounded tablespoons of batter onto the prepared tray, spacing 4 centimetres apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden and centres spring back when touched.
- Leave on the tray for 3 to 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely before assembling.
- In a medium bowl, combine goat cheese, cream cheese, and milk. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in chopped bacon and chives until evenly distributed throughout the filling.
- Spread or pipe approximately 1 tablespoon of filling onto the flat side of half the cooled cornbread rounds. Top each with a remaining round to form sandwiches.
Notes
- For an extra kick, consider leaving some seeds in the jalapenos.
- These pies are best served fresh, but can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days.
- Feel free to substitute bacon with a vegetarian alternative if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg