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Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Elara
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread is a delightful fusion treat featuring soft brioche buns filled with a sweet cream cheese mixture, then dipped in a rich garlic butter sauce and baked to golden perfection. This recipe combines the creamy, tangy cream cheese with aromatic garlic butter, topped with a touch of sugar and parsley, making it an irresistible savory-sweet snack perfect for gatherings or a comforting indulgence.

Ingredients

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Bread

  • 6 plain brioche buns (medium-sized, uncut)

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 350 g cream cheese (12.35 ounces)
  • 3.5 Tbsp white sugar

Garlic Butter Sauce

  • 70 g butter (2.5 ounces), divided
  • 2 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 1.5 Tbsp milk
  • 1 Tbsp mayonnaise
  • 3 Tbsp white sugar
  • 1 Tbsp dried parsley
  • 1 egg, beaten

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese and 3.5 tablespoons of sugar. Stir thoroughly until the sugar dissolves completely. Transfer the mixture into a piping bag for easy filling. Set aside.
  2. Sauté Garlic: Heat a pan over medium-low heat. Melt 20 g (0.7 ounce) of butter, then add minced garlic. Sauté gently, allowing the garlic to soften and aroma to develop without browning. Remove from heat once fragrant.
  3. Melt Remaining Butter: Place remaining 50 g (1.8 ounces) of butter in a microwave-safe bowl and melt in the microwave for approximately 30 seconds. Alternatively, melt on stovetop. Ensure fully liquefied before next step.
  4. Make Garlic Butter Sauce: In a clean bowl, combine sautéed garlic with melted butter, milk, mayonnaise, sugar, dried parsley, and beaten egg. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly mixed. Set aside.
  5. Slice Buns: Slice each brioche bun into six even sections, slicing carefully so as not to cut all the way through. The buns should stay connected at the base to hold the filling.
  6. Fill Buns with Cream Cheese: Use the piping bag to fill each cut section of the buns with the prepared cream cheese mixture. Repeat for all buns.
  7. Dip Buns in Garlic Butter Sauce: Dip each cream cheese-stuffed bun gently into the garlic butter sauce to coat them well on all sides. Then place them onto a baking tray lined with baking paper.
  8. Add Center Filling: Pipe an additional layer of cream cheese filling onto the center of each bun, enhancing both flavor and presentation.
  9. Bake: Preheat oven to 180°C (356°F). Bake the prepared buns for 10 minutes until golden and warm.
  10. Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature for best taste and texture.

Notes

  • Ensure the garlic is sautéd gently to avoid bitterness from browning.
  • Keep the brioches connected at the base when slicing to help retain the filling and maintain shape.
  • Using a piping bag makes filling neat and easy.
  • Serve the bread slightly warm for optimal creaminess and flavor balance.
  • You can substitute brioche buns with similar soft bread if unavailable.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Korean

Keywords: Korean cream cheese garlic bread, brioche garlic bread, sweet garlic bread, Korean snack, creamy garlic bread

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