Description
Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread is a beloved bakery-style snack featuring soft, fluffy bread filled with a rich and tangy cream cheese filling, all topped with a buttery garlic glaze. This recipe combines sweet, savory, and creamy flavors with a perfect balance of a crispy crust and a melty interior, making it ideal as a snack or dessert that you can easily recreate at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Base
- 4 soft bread rolls (brioche or milk bread, slightly sweet)
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
Garlic Butter Glaze
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, freshly minced
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
Optional Garnishes
- Extra parsley for garnish
- Powdered sugar (for sweet contrast)
- Finely grated Parmesan (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Garlic Butter: In a bowl, soften the unsalted butter and mix in freshly minced garlic, sugar, and a splash of milk or cream until the mixture is smooth and spreadable. Add the finely chopped parsley for color and fresh flavor. This garlic butter will be brushed over the bread rolls.
- Slice the Bread Rolls: Carefully slice each bread roll horizontally without cutting all the way through, leaving a hinge on one side so the roll stays intact like a small book. This will allow for easier filling and baking.
- Spread Cream Cheese Inside: Generously spoon or pipe the softened cream cheese into the opening of each roll, ensuring an even and thick layer inside for a creamy contrast to the crispy outer crust.
- Apply Garlic Butter and Bake: Brush the prepared garlic butter liberally on top of each roll, making sure to cover every surface. Place the rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 15 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and crispy while the filling slightly melts.
- Garnish and Serve: Once baked, garnish with extra chopped parsley or a light dusting of powdered sugar for a sweet-savory finish. Serve warm to enjoy the crisp crust and creamy inside at its best.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best aroma and flavor; avoid garlic powders.
- Do not overfill the bread rolls with cream cheese to prevent spills during baking.
- For extra garlic flavor, brush a thin layer of garlic butter before baking and another immediately after baking.
- Choose high-quality, soft bread like brioche or milk bread for optimal texture.
- Serve the bread warm fresh from the oven for the best taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bread roll
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Korean cream cheese garlic bread, soft bread, savory snack, garlic butter bread, cream cheese filling, Korean bakery style, easy recipe