Homemade Sweet Korean Cheese Buns That Melt Hearts

By Rajlakshmi

December 5, 2025

A popular Korean street snack with a unique take on traditional sweet bread rolls is called Korean cheese buns. This bread uses medium-sized rolls that are about 5 inches wide and split into wedges rather than loaves of bread. Sweetened cream cheese is spread onto the bread. This recipe is a delicious and simple treat. Here’s how you can make Korean cream buns in your kitchen.

Ingredients

8 medium dinner rolls, or bake your own using dough 1 full pack of softened cream cheese 4 tablespoons of sugar 50 ml of thick cream 1 cup melted butter 2 eggs 1 cup milk 3 tablespoons of vanilla extract

Step 1

Create a smooth, sweet filling by combining cream cheese and sugar.

Step 2

Then pipe it into the middle of each bun.

Step 3

To make the dipping sauce, whisk together melted butter, milk, egg, vanilla, and a little amount of sugar in a separate bowl.

Step 4

Without slicing all the way through, cut a deep cross ‘X’ on top of each bun.

Step 5

Dip the buns into the sauce to coat them. Pipe additional cream cheese filling into the slits.

Step 6

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes at 180°C, or until glossy and slightly brown.