Description
Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread is a popular South Korean street food featuring soft brioche-style bread filled with a sweet cream cheese mixture, coated in rich garlic butter, and baked to golden perfection. A delicious fusion of sweet and savory flavors with a crispy exterior and creamy interior.
Ingredients
- Soft bread rolls (preferably round, brioche-style)
- Cream cheese
- Granulated sugar
- Heavy cream
- Egg yolk
- Unsalted butter
- Garlic cloves
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Dried parsley
- Salt
- Eggs
- Whole milk
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese filling: In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, heavy cream, and egg yolk until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a piping bag for easy filling.
- Slice the bread: Take round bread rolls and slice them into six or eight equal sections, making sure not to cut all the way through. The base should remain intact to hold the filling.
- Fill the bread: Pipe the cream cheese mixture into each section of the sliced bread, ensuring each gap is generously filled.
- Make the garlic butter mixture: In a saucepan, melt unsalted butter, then add minced garlic, sweetened condensed milk, dried parsley, salt, eggs, and whole milk. Stir well until combined.
- Coat the bread: Dip each filled bread roll into the garlic butter mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and place the coated bread rolls on a baking tray. Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve and enjoy: Allow the bread to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Cheese Lover’s Version: Add shredded mozzarella or cheddar inside the bread for an extra cheesy pull.
- Spicy Kick: Incorporate a bit of chili flakes or sriracha into the garlic butter for a spicy twist.
- Herb Infusion: Use fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme for an aromatic boost.
- Honey Drizzle: A drizzle of honey over the finished bread enhances the sweet-savory balance.
- Vegan Alternative: Use dairy-free cream cheese, plant-based butter, and egg substitutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack, Street Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Keywords: Korean garlic bread, cream cheese garlic bread, Korean street food, sweet garlic bread, baked garlic bread