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Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Buns

Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Buns: Comfort in Every Bite

Delight in these Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Buns, a perfect blend of sweet cream cheese and savory garlic.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Drying Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 12 buns
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Buns
  • 12 rolls Hawaiian Sweet Rolls Allow to dry out at room temperature for 2 hours for best results.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Substitute with mascarpone or ricotta for a fun twist.
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 1/2 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk Reduce the amount if you prefer less sweetness.
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Using kosher or sea salt works best.
For the Garlic Custard
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Avoid using salted butter to control saltiness.
  • 1 cup Milk Any milk (dairy or non-dairy) can be used.
  • 1 large Egg Omitting it may alter texture.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh minced garlic is ideal.
  • 2 tbsp Parsley Substitute with green onions or chives if preferred.
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika Optional, can be omitted.
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Try other cheeses like mozzarella or nutritional yeast.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Piping bag
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Serrated Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Carefully cut each Hawaiian sweet roll into 8 sections without separating completely.
  3. In a mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  4. Pipe the cream cheese filling into each filled roll segment.
  5. Whisk together the melted butter, egg, milk, sweetened condensed milk, minced garlic, salt, parsley, and paprika.
  6. Dip each filled roll into the garlic custard mixture and let excess drip off.
  7. Brush leftover garlic custard over the tops and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
  8. Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden brown and fragrant.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bunCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store at room temperature for up to 2 days in an airtight container. Freeze filled buns for up to 3 months.

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