Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Buns (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Base
01 -
16 King's Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, ideally dried out at room temperature for 2 hours
→ For the Cream Cheese Filling
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8 oz (226g) cream cheese, room temperature
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2-3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk, to taste
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Pinch of salt
→ For the Garlic Butter Custard
05 -
1/2 cup (113g) butter, melted
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1 large egg
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1/4 cup 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
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2 tablespoons grated or shredded parmesan cheese
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Using a sharp serrated knife, make 4 cuts in each roll that go about 75% of the way down, dividing each roll into 8 equal sections that are still connected at the bottom. If this seems too challenging, you can make just 2 cuts, creating 4 sections per roll instead.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the room temperature cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and a pinch of salt until smooth and well incorporated. Transfer this mixture to a piping bag and cut a small opening at the tip.
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Pipe the cream cheese filling into each opening of the rolls, distributing it evenly among all the cuts you've made.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the 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 they get coated but don't become soggy. Place the dipped rolls onto the lined baking sheet.
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Scoop up any leftover pieces of garlic from the bottom of the custard bowl and brush them onto the tops of the rolls.
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Sprinkle the grated or shredded parmesan cheese evenly over the tops of all the rolls.
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Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes, or until the rolls turn golden brown on top.
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Serve the rolls while they're still warm for the best flavor and texture experience.
# Notes:
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These Korean Cream Cheese Garlic 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 too soggy.
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The sweet cream cheese filling creates a delightful contrast to the savory garlic butter coating.