Description

Easy Korean cream cheese garlic bread combines a golden, crisp crust with a sweet cream cheese filling and rich garlic butter coating. Perfect for snacks, brunch, or dinner sides, this bakery-style bread is quick and simple to make at home.

Ingredients

Scale

6 store-bought kaiser or brioche buns (about 4 ½ inches in diameter)

3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

Cream cheese filling:

8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened

2 tbsp powdered sugar

Garlic butter coating:

½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted

3 tbsp sweetened condensed milk

5 tbsp heavy cream (or whipping cream)

3 tbsp minced garlic

2 tbsp dried parsley flakes (or 4 tbsp freshly chopped parsley)

1 large egg

¼ tsp salt

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Instructions

Preheat and prep: Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for effortless cleanup.
Make the filling: In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a piping bag or zip-top bag and cut off the tip for easy filling.
Make the garlic butter: Melt the butter over low heat in a saucepan. Stir in the garlic, sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, parsley, egg, and salt until well combined.
Prepare the buns: Slice each bun into six even sections, making sure not to cut all the way through the bottom.
Fill the buns: Pipe the cream cheese filling into the slits of each bun, filling them about halfway. Reserve about ¼ of the filling for topping.
Coat the buns: Dip each bun into the garlic butter mixture until fully coated. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Top and bake: Add dollops of the remaining cream cheese filling on top of each bun, then sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.
Bake: Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the tops are golden and lightly crisp.
Serve: Enjoy warm for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

Use brioche buns for a softer, richer flavor.

Add 1–2 extra garlic cloves for a stronger taste.

For a vegan option, substitute plant-based butter, cream, and cream cheese.

Avoid microwaving leftovers to maintain texture — reheat in the oven at 300˚F.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bun
Calories: 661 kcal
Sugar: 11 g
Carbohydrates: 53 g
Protein: 19 g