Description
Irresistible Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread is a gourmet twist on a classic favorite. It combines creamy, tangy cream cheese with a rich garlic butter glaze, all nestled in soft, sweet bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Brioche Buns or 1 small round brioche loaf (6–7 inches in diameter)
- 8 ounces (226g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 2–3 tablespoons granulated sugar (or powdered sugar)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (or milk)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted
- 8–10 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons milk (or heavy cream)
- 1 egg yolk (optional)
- 1 tablespoon honey (or sugar)
- 2–3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread: If using a round loaf, make 6-8 deep cuts around the bread, radiating from the center, without cutting all the way through. For individual buns, make 4 deep cuts in a cross shape on top of each bun.
- Make the Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy, then transfer to a piping bag.
- Fill the Bread: Open each cut in the bread and pipe the cream cheese filling generously into each crevice.
- Prepare the Garlic Butter Glaze: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter. Add minced garlic, milk, egg yolk, honey, and chopped parsley. Whisk until well combined.
- Assemble and Glaze: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Dip or spoon the garlic butter glaze over the filled bread, ensuring all surfaces are coated.
- Bake to Golden Perfection: Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Serve Warm: Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm!
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread