Korean Cheesecake Hotteok

Name: Korean Cheesecake Hotteok
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup warm water; 2 tbsp sugar; pinch salt; 4 oz cream cheese (softened); 2 tbsp brown sugar; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for pan-frying)

Warm, soft Korean sweet pancake filled with cream cheese, brown sugar, and cinnamon. A trendy Korean street food dessert.

45 minMediumServes 4320 cal/serving

KoreanDessertStovetopVegetarian

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup warm water
2 tbsp sugar
pinch salt
4 oz cream cheese (softened)
2 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp vegetable oil (for pan-frying)

Instructions

1

In a bowl, mix 2 cups all-purpose flour with pinch salt and 2 tbsp sugar.
2

Gradually add 1/2 cup warm water to the all-purpose flour mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms. Knead for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
3

Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and let rest for 10 minutes.
4

In a small bowl, mix 4 oz cream cheese (softened), 2 tbsp brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon.
5

Flatten each portion of dough into a thin circle (about 4 inches). Place a spoonful of the cream cheese (softened) filling in the center.
6

Fold the edges over the filling and seal, then gently flatten again into a thick pancake.
7

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for pan-frying) in a skillet over medium heat.
8

Pan-fry each hotteok for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and the filling is warm and slightly oozing.
9

Serve warm, optionally with a dusting of powdered sugar or extra ground cinnamon.

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Questions

What is Korean Cheesecake Hotteok?

Warm, soft Korean sweet pancake filled with cream cheese, brown sugar, and cinnamon. A trendy Korean street food dessert. This reference files it under Korean dessert: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 45 minutes start to finish.

What should Korean Cheesecake Hotteok look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 8: cook until golden and the filling is warm and slightly oozing.

Is there a substitute for brown sugar in Korean Cheesecake Hotteok?

The entry for Korean Cheesecake Hotteok calls for 2 tbsp brown sugar. In its place: White sugar with a tablespoon of molasses per cup. Without molasses, plain white sugar works but bakes up crisper and paler.

Can I make Korean Cheesecake Hotteok dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (4 oz cream cheese (softened)) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free dessert collection instead.

How many calories are in Korean Cheesecake Hotteok?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 320 calories, with 7 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate and 14 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 360 mg sodium.

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