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Stuffed Garlic Cream Cheese Rolls

These cozy garlic cream cheese rolls are soft, indulgent, and perfect for pairing with soup or as a delicious snack. They feature a buttery garlic aroma and a creamy filling that make them irresistible.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 rolls
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Korean
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2.75 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting Use as needed for dusting.
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fine salt
  • 3/4 cup warm milk
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened Essential for a tender crumb.
Filling Ingredients
  • 8 oz cream cheese Full-fat block cream cheese works best.
  • 1 pinch sugar Optional; can adjust sweetness.
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 splash milk or cream To make filling smooth.
  • chopped to taste chives Optional; adds flavor.
Garlic Butter Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted For the garlic butter bath.
  • 2 cloves minced garlic Fresh garlic is recommended.
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise Adds body to the garlic butter.
  • parsley, sprinkle For garnishing.
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • pinch red pepper flakes Optional for heat.

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. Whisk warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add the egg, then mix in flour and salt. Knead until smooth and slightly tacky (6 to 8 minutes by hand, less with a mixer).
  3. Knead in softened butter until the dough turns silky.
  4. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled.
  5. Shape into 8 to 10 balls, set them in a greased pan, and let rise again until puffy.
Make the Filling
  1. Beat cream cheese with a pinch of sugar, salt, and milk/cream until smooth and pipeable.
  2. Add chopped chives if desired.
Bake the Rolls
  1. Cut each roll into 6 or 8 wedges, stopping before cutting all the way through.
  2. Fill with the cream cheese mixture so it peeks out.
  3. Melt butter with minced garlic, mayo, and parsley. Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
  4. Brush the garlic butter over rolls, ensuring every surface is coated.
  5. Bake at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes until tops are golden.
  6. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving warm.

Notes

These rolls freeze well. Bake, cool, freeze, and reheat covered at 325°F until warmed through and uncover to crisp tops. Serve alongside tomato soup or pasta for a perfect meal.