Sweet and Savory Garlic Cheese Buns (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Base
01 -
King's Hawaiian Original Sweet Rolls (16), dried at room temperature for 2 hours
→ For Cream Cheese Filling
02 -
Cream cheese, room temperature (8 oz/226g)
03 -
Sweetened condensed milk (2-3 tablespoons)
04 -
Pinch of salt
→ For Garlic Butter Custard
05 -
Melted butter (½ cup/113g)
06 -
Egg (1)
07 -
Milk (¼ cup)
08 -
Sweetened condensed milk (2 tablespoons)
09 -
Chopped or minced garlic (2-3 tablespoons)
10 -
Salt (½ teaspoon)
11 -
Fresh parsley, chopped (2 tablespoons)
12 -
Paprika (½ teaspoon)
→ For Topping
13 -
Grated parmesan cheese (2 tablespoons)
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut rolls into 8 sections (75% down) while keeping base intact.
02 -
Mix cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and salt until combined. Transfer to piping bag and fill roll sections.
03 -
Combine melted butter, egg, milk, sweetened condensed milk, garlic, salt, parsley, and paprika in a bowl.
04 -
Dip each filled roll in garlic butter mixture for 1-2 seconds per side. Place on baking sheet and brush with remaining garlic. Sprinkle with parmesan.
05 -
Bake for about 15 minutes until golden. Serve warm.
# Notes:
01 -
Can substitute brioche slider buns for Hawaiian rolls
02 -
Best served warm
03 -
Drying rolls helps them absorb more flavor