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spicy sweet jalapeno cornbread with zesty lime drizzle
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This Cilantro-Lime Swirled Jalapeño Cornbread offers a zesty twist on a Southern classic, combining sweet, savory, and spicy flavors with a creamy lime-infused swirl. It’s perfect as a side, snack, or light meal.
Ingredients
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- 150 g (1 1/4 cup) Fine Cornmeal: Provides a crumbly texture and earthy flavor.
- 75 g (1/2 cup) All-Purpose Flour: Adds structure to the cornbread.
- 20 g (1 1/2 tbsp) Granulated Sugar: Adds sweetness and aids in browning.
- 5 g (1 tsp) Baking Powder: Leavening agent for a light texture.
- 2 g (1/2 tsp) Salt: Enhances flavors and balances sweetness.
- 30 g (1 oz) Fresh Jalapeño, Seeded and Finely Diced: Adds heat.
- 115 g (1/2 cup) Unsalted Butter, Melted: Adds richness and moisture.
- 2 Large Eggs, Room Temperature: Binds ingredients and adds structure.
- 180 ml (3/4 cup) Milk: Provides moisture and a tender crumb.
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) Honey: Adds subtle sweetness and moisture.
- 100 g (3½ oz) Cream Cheese, Softened: Creates a tangy swirl.
- Zest of 1 Lime + 30 ml (2 tbsp) Fresh Lime Juice: Adds vibrant citrus flavor.
- 2 tbsp (30 g) Chopped Fresh Cilantro: Adds a fresh, herbaceous lift.
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) Lime Juice + 2 tbsp (30 g) Powdered Sugar: For a zesty glaze.
- Pinch of Smoked Paprika (optional): For garnish.
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep Pan: Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) and grease a 20cm (8-inch) square pan.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Whisk together melted butter, eggs, milk, and honey.
- Combine Wet & Dry: Gently stir wet into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Add Jalapeño: Fold in diced jalapeño.
- Make Lime-Cilantro Swirl: Blend cream cheese, lime zest, juice, cilantro, and salt.
- Assemble & Swirl: Spread batter in pan, dollop with swirl, and gently swirl.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Glaze & Garnish: Drizzle with lime glaze and sprinkle with cilantro and paprika.
Notes
For a more intense flavor, use buttermilk instead of regular milk. Don’t overmix the batter to avoid tough cornbread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg