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Jalapeno Cornbread Whoopie Pies

Savory Jalapeno Cornbread Whoopie Pies with Creamy Filling

Jalapeno Cornbread Whoopie Pies are uniquely delicious savory bites with a creamy filling, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Cornbread
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour You can substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 cup Cornmeal Fine polenta works as a great substitute.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Coconut sugar can be a healthier alternative.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Essential for leavening; don't swap with baking soda without adjusting acidity.
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Try using coarse sea salt for a different taste profile.
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Substitute with almond milk and add vinegar or lemon juice for dairy-free.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Coconut oil is a great substitute for dairy-free.
  • 1 large Egg For a vegan option, use flaxseed meal mixed with water.
  • 1 cup Jalapeno Peppers Serrano peppers can replace them for extra heat.
For the Filling
  • 4 slices Bacon Feel free to substitute with turkey bacon for a lighter version.
  • 1 cup Goat Cheese Cream cheese can be a suitable alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Cream Cheese Neufchâtel cheese is a lower-fat option.
  • 1/4 cup Whole Milk Almond or soy milk work beautifully for dairy-free.
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Chives You can replace them with green onions or omit if preferred.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • baking sheet
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare your baking sheet.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt until uniformly combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine buttermilk, softened butter, and egg, mixing until well incorporated.
  4. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined, then stir in diced jalapenos.
  5. Drop tablespoon-sized amounts of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes.
  6. Allow the whoopie pie bases to cool on the baking sheet for about 3-5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  7. In a mixing bowl, blend goat cheese, cream cheese, and whole milk until smooth. Fold in bacon and chopped chives.
  8. Spread or pipe about 1 tablespoon of the creamy filling onto half of the cooled cornbread pieces and top with the remaining pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow cornbread to cool completely before adding filling to maintain texture. Can be made ahead of time; store filling separately.

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