Step 1: Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling
In a bowl, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Transfer to a piping bag for easy filling.
Step 2: Slice the Buns
Using a sharp knife, cut each bun into 6 wedges like you’re slicing a pie—but don’t cut all the way through. The bottom should stay intact so the bread holds together.
Step 3: Fill with Cream Cheese
Pipe cream cheese filling into the cuts, ensuring each wedge has a generous amount of filling.
Step 4: Make the Garlic Butter
In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, garlic, mayonnaise, honey, milk, eggs, parsley, and salt until combined.
Step 5: Dip the Bread
Carefully dip each cream cheese–filled bun into the garlic butter mixture, coating it fully. Place on a lined baking sheet.
Step 6: Bake Until Golden
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–15 minutes, until the bread is golden, glossy, and the filling is warm.
Tips for Success
- Use brioche buns: Soft and slightly sweet, they give the authentic bakery-style flavor.
- Don’t skimp on filling: The cream cheese should ooze when you pull apart the wedges.
- Work quickly: Dip and bake soon after filling to keep the bread from getting soggy.
- Best served warm: The flavors and textures are at their peak right out of the oven.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve as a snack or appetizer at parties.
- Pair with a coffee or tea for a café-style treat.
- Use as a side dish with soups, pastas, or even Korean BBQ spreads.
Why This Recipe Belongs on Your Table
Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread isn’t just food—it’s an experience. It combines bold garlic flavor with creamy sweetness in a way that surprises and delights. The glossy, golden buns look like they came straight from a bakery window, but they’re simple enough to make in your own kitchen.
Final Bite
Soft, creamy, garlicky, and just a touch sweet—Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread is one of the most unique and addictive breads you’ll ever try. Once you make it, you’ll understand why it became a viral sensation across bakeries and social media.
So preheat your oven, grab those brioche buns, and get ready to impress your family and friends with this bakery-worthy masterpiece.