Description
Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread is a delightful fusion of sweet, savory, and creamy flavors, featuring fluffy bread filled with rich cream cheese and topped with a garlicky butter glaze and a sweet sugar crust. This easy-to-make baked treat offers a soft and indulgent texture, perfect as a snack, appetizer, or dessert that appeals to all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 soft bread rolls (brioche or milk bread)
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Optional: 1 tablespoon powdered sugar for dusting
- Optional: 1 tablespoon finely sliced green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the bread: Make a deep cross-cut on the top of each bread roll without slicing all the way through to create pockets for the filling to seep in during baking.
- Make the cream cheese filling: In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with a bit of sugar and optional vanilla extract until smooth, creating a slightly sweet and tangy contrast.
- Prepare the garlic butter: Melt unsalted butter over low heat in a small pan, then stir in freshly minced garlic and optional finely chopped green onions, cooking just until fragrant without burning.
- Stuff and brush the bread: Fill each cross-cut with the cream cheese mixture, then generously brush the garlic butter over the entire surface of the bread rolls to infuse flavor.
- Sprinkle sugar and bake: Sprinkle granulated sugar over the tops of the bread for a crunchy, caramelized texture. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Optional finishing touches: Once baked, lightly dust the bread with powdered sugar for a sweet finish and allow it to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Choose soft, airy bread rolls like brioche for the best texture.
- Do not overfill the bread with cream cheese to prevent sogginess.
- Use fresh minced garlic for vibrant flavor.
- Melt butter gently to avoid burning the garlic.
- Monitor baking to prevent over-caramelization of the sugar topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bread roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg