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Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Buns

Heavenly Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Buns You Can't Resist

These Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Buns are a delightful fusion of sweet and savory, featuring a soft and crispy texture that's perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Drying Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 buns
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Buns
  • 12 rolls King's Hawaiian Original Sweet Rolls Brioche sliders can be a substitute.
  • 1 large Egg Can be omitted for a vegan version.
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Non-dairy cream cheese can be used for a vegan option.
  • 1/2 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk Regular milk with sugar works as a substitute.
For the Garlic Custard
  • 1/2 cup Butter Vegan butter is a great alternative.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh or minced garlic for best impact.
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Can swap for another herb if desired.
  • 1 tsp Paprika Skip for a milder flavor.
For the Topping
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast is a great dairy-free substitute.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Piping bag
  • cutting board
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Carefully cut the King's Hawaiian rolls with four cuts per roll to create pockets for the filling.
  3. Let the rolls dry for about 2 hours if too soft.
  4. Mix the cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and salt until smooth. Transfer to a piping bag.
  5. Pipe the cream cheese filling into each roll generously.
  6. In a bowl, whisk together the melted butter, egg (if using), milk, garlic, salt, parsley, and paprika.
  7. Dip each filled roll into the custard mixture for about 2 seconds per side and let excess drip off.
  8. Brush leftover garlic from the custard on top of the rolls.
  9. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over each roll.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bunCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These buns are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored and reheated for later enjoyment.

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