Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Buns (Printable Version)
Sweet Hawaiian rolls filled with cream cheese and soaked in garlicky butter custard for the perfect sweet-savory blend.
# Ingredients:
→ For the Base
01 -
16 King's Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, dried at room temperature for 2 hours
→ For the Cream Cheese Filling
02 -
226g cream cheese, room temperature
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2-3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
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Pinch of salt
→ For the Garlic Butter Custard
05 -
113g butter, melted
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1 large egg
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60ml milk
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2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
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2-3 tablespoons chopped or minced garlic
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
→ For the Topping
13 -
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 175°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Using a sharp serrated knife, create 4 cuts in each roll about 75% deep, dividing into 8 equal sections while keeping the bottom connected. For an easier alternative, make just 2 cuts for 4 sections per roll.
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In a mixing bowl, combine room temperature cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and salt until smooth. Transfer mixture to a piping bag with a small opening.
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Pipe cream cheese filling evenly into each cut section of the rolls.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, egg, milk, sweetened condensed milk, minced garlic, salt, chopped parsley, and paprika until well combined.
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Carefully dip each filled roll into the garlic butter mixture for 1-2 seconds per side, ensuring even coating without oversaturation. Place coated rolls on the lined baking sheet.
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Scoop remaining garlic pieces from the custard bowl and distribute them on top of the rolls.
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Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese evenly over all rolls.
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Bake in preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes, until rolls turn golden brown.
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Serve immediately while warm for optimal flavor and texture.
# Notes:
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These buns blend sweet, salty, and garlicky flavors for a unique taste experience.
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Allowing the rolls to dry out slightly helps them absorb the custard without becoming soggy.
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The sweet cream cheese filling creates a delightful contrast to the savory garlic butter coating.