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Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread Recipe

Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread Recipe
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Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread is a delectable fusion of sweet, savory, and creamy flavors wrapped in a soft, pillowy bun. This popular Korean street food features buns filled with a luscious cream cheese mixture and dipped in a custardy garlic butter sauce before baking to a crispy, golden perfection. Perfect as a snack or side dish, this bread offers an irresistible taste experience with its contrast of crunchy crust and creamy filling.

Ingredients

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Bread

  • 10 Dinner rolls or burger buns (store-bought or homemade)

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 1 cup softened cream cheese
  • 1.5 tablespoons caster sugar

Garlic Butter

  • 1/2 cup salted butter
  • 1/3 cup full-fat milk
  • 1 tablespoon caster sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 7–8 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (about 400°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper or a Silpat mat to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and caster sugar until smooth and lump-free. Transfer this mixture to a piping bag or a Ziploc bag, snip the tip, and set aside for filling the bread.
  3. Make Garlic Butter Mixture: Melt the butter in a large bowl. Add full-fat milk, caster sugar, eggs, minced garlic, and chopped parsley. Mix thoroughly to combine into a custard-like garlic butter sauce.
  4. Cut the Bread Rolls: Take each dinner roll and cut 6 to 8 wedges into it, being careful not to slice all the way through; the cuts should reach near the base but keep the bun intact. This helps create segments for filling.
  5. Fill the Bread: Using the piping bag, fill the crevices between the wedges generously with the cream cheese filling, concentrating at the base to push segments apart and maximize filling.
  6. Dunk in Garlic Butter: Dip each filled bun into the garlic butter mixture, coating thoroughly. Let any excess garlic butter drip off before placing the buns on the prepared baking tray.
  7. Bake: Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until they develop a gloriously golden, crispy crust.
  8. Cool and Serve: Allow the buns to cool for a few minutes after baking. Serve warm as a delicious snack or side, perfect on their own or accompanied by soup or salad.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature cream cheese for easy mixing without needing a beater.
  • Make the cuts deep enough so the buns hold the cream cheese filling without falling apart.
  • Cutting the bread into 8 wedges rather than 6 allows for more filling and a better flavor balance.
  • When coating buns in garlic butter, use your hands or a utensil like a large fork to avoid mess.
  • Keep an eye on the bread near the end of baking to prevent burning as garlic bread crisps quickly.
  • For a richer garlic butter, opt for full-fat milk or half-and-half; condensed milk can be used but omit additional sugar.
  • Eggs add shine to the garlic butter coating but can be omitted if preferred.
  • You can use any soft bread like homemade bread, brioche, or store-bought dinner rolls.
  • Optionally, sprinkle Parmesan or panko on top before baking for extra texture and flavor.
  • Store leftovers tightly wrapped or in an airtight container for up to 2 days and reheat in an oven or toaster oven.

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