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Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread Recipe

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Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread is a delectable fusion snack featuring soft brioche buns filled with a rich, sweet cream cheese center. Each bun is beautifully sliced to hold the creamy filling and coated with a luscious garlic butter custard glaze before being baked to golden perfection. It's a perfect combination of sweet, savory, and garlicky flavors, ideal for dessert or an indulgent snack.

Ingredients

Bread

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

Cream Cheese Filling

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

Garlic Butter Custard

  • 70 g butter (2.5 ounce), 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 Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese with 3.5 tablespoons of white sugar. Stir thoroughly until the sugar is completely dissolved. Transfer the mixture to a piping bag and set aside.
  2. Sauté Garlic: Warm a pan over medium-low heat. Melt 20g (about 0.7 ounce) of butter and add the minced garlic. Cook gently until the garlic softens and releases its aroma without browning. Remove from heat immediately to prevent burning.
  3. Melt Remaining Butter: Place the remaining 50g (about 1.8 ounces) of butter in a small bowl and heat in the microwave for about 30 seconds or melt on the stove until fully liquefied.
  4. Mix Garlic Butter Custard: Preheat oven to 180°C (356°F). In a clean bowl, combine the sautéed garlic with melted butter, milk, mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons of sugar, dried parsley, and beaten egg. Stir well to blend and set aside.
  5. Slice Brioche Buns: Carefully slice each brioche bun into six even sections, ensuring not to cut all the way through to keep the bun connected at the base.
  6. Fill Crevices with Cream Cheese: Using the piping bag, fill each sliced section of the buns with the prepared cream cheese mixture evenly across all buns.
  7. Coat with Garlic Butter Sauce: Dip the cream cheese-filled buns into the garlic butter custard, making sure to thoroughly coat them. Place the coated buns on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
  8. Apply Center Topping: Add an additional layer of cream cheese filling on the center of each bun to enhance presentation and texture.
  9. Bake: Bake the prepared buns in the preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for 10 minutes until golden and heated through.
  10. Cool and Serve: Remove the tray from the oven and allow the bread to cool for 5 to 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature for optimal flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Be careful not to overcook the garlic to avoid bitterness.
  • Do not slice the buns all the way through to keep the filling contained.
  • Add extra cream cheese on top before baking for a more appealing look and richer flavor.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature, as heating enhances the bread's buttery and creamy textures.
  • Use medium-sized brioche buns for the best balance of bread and filling.

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