Cheese Butter Tteok (치즈 버터떡)
A delicious sweet and savory mozzarella cheese butter tteok (Korean rice cake).
📝 Editor's Notes
This sweet and savory Cheese Butter Tteok is a fantastic snack, with the chewy glutinous rice cake, rich butter, and stretchy mozzarella cheese creating a perfect harmony.
The deep buttery flavor combined with the salty cheese makes it irresistibly delicious.
Its balance of sweetness and saltiness appeals to all ages.
The making process is not complicated, making it easy for baking beginners to try.
It's an excellent menu to make with children on a weekend afternoon or to serve as a dessert for guests.
Eating it warm will make the cheese melt even more smoothly, offering a delightful experience akin to a cheese fondue.
Especially on a chilly day, enjoying it with a warm cup of tea can bring a comforting sense of happiness.
🛒 Ingredient Tips
The key ingredients that determine the taste of this Cheese Butter Tteok are unsalted butter and mozzarella cheese.
For unsalted butter, it's important to choose a fresh product with good flavor; select one with a generous shelf life, uniform color, and a distinct nutty aroma.
Remember to take it out in advance to soften at room temperature.
For mozzarella cheese, choose a product that melts well and has a good chewy texture for a more satisfying taste.
Shredded mozzarella cheese for pizza is convenient and works well.
For glutinous rice flour, use dry glutinous rice flour; finely ground flour will result in a smoother batter.
Tapioca starch adds to the chewiness of the tteok, so be sure to prepare it.
🥘 Ingredients
👨🍳 Cooking Points
To make delicious Cheese Butter Tteok, remember a few key points.
First, it's important to cool the heated butter and milk to about 30℃ (86°F).
If it's too hot, the egg might cook; if it's too cold, the sugar might not dissolve well.
Second, strictly adhere to the 15-minute resting time for the batter.
During this time, the glutinous rice flour absorbs enough moisture to create a chewier texture.
Third, precise oven temperature control is crucial.
Preheat to 210℃ (410°F) for 20 minutes, then bake at 200℃ (390°F) for 5 minutes, and immediately reduce to 180℃ (350°F) for another 20 minutes.
This process is the secret to making butter tteok that is crispy on the outside and moist on the inside.
Be careful not to keep the temperature too high, as it might burn the outside and leave the inside undercooked.
Finally, add only an appropriate amount of mozzarella cheese (10g each) to prevent oil from pooling and ensure clean baking.
👨🍳 Directions
Generously grease chestnut molds with softened unsalted butter at room temperature.
Spread the butter evenly over the entire mold. For Cheese Butter Tteok, do not sprinkle with unrefined sugar.
Place the greased molds in the refrigerator briefly.
In a bowl, combine 35g unsalted butter and 160g milk. Heat in the microwave for 20-second intervals until the butter is completely melted.
Let the melted butter and milk cool to about 30℃ (86°F).
Lightly beat 1 room-temperature egg and measure out 13g. Add 65g sugar, 3g salt, and 3g vanilla extract to the bowl, and whisk well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Add the milk and melted butter, cooled to about 30℃ (86°F), to the bowl from step (6) and mix well.
Sift in 125g dry glutinous rice flour and 25g tapioca starch, and whisk well to prevent lumps.
Use a spatula to scrape down any batter from the sides of the bowl.
Let the batter rest at room temperature for about 15 minutes. While resting, preheat the oven to 210℃ (410°F) for 20 minutes, placing the baking pan inside to preheat as well.
Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe about 10g into each prepared mold.
Place 10g portions of mozzarella cheese (120g total) evenly on top of the batter. (Be careful not to add too much cheese, as it can release oil into the mold when melted.)
Fill the molds with the remaining butter tteok batter up to about 90% full. (You can fill them a little more than shown in the video. There will be a small amount of batter left over.)
Bake in the preheated oven at 210℃ (410°F) for 5 minutes, then immediately reduce the temperature to 180℃ (350°F) and bake for another 20 minutes.
After baking, immediately remove the butter tteok from the molds and let them cool slightly.
💡 Tips
Cheese Butter Tteok is not sprinkled with unrefined sugar, as sugar can make the cheese taste out of place.
Do not add too much cheese, as it can release oil into the mold when melted.
📦 Storage & Reuse
Freshly baked Cheese Butter Tteok is best enjoyed warm, but any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for about a day.
For longer storage, you can keep them in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
When refrigerated, the tteok may harden, so before eating, microwave it for 20-30 seconds or lightly pan-fry it over low heat to restore its soft and chewy texture.
For long-term storage, wrap each piece individually in plastic wrap and freeze.
It's best to consume within 2 weeks when frozen, and after thawing, you can microwave or bake them to enjoy them as if freshly made.
When reheating in the oven, bake at 180℃ (350°F) for 5-7 minutes.
🥢 Who This Is For
This Cheese Butter Tteok, with its excellent balance of sweet and savory flavors, is truly the best snack for children.
Serve it with a warm glass of milk to children returning from school, and they'll be beaming with happiness.
It's also great as a sweet dessert for a weekend brunch or as a special treat for a home party with friends.
It pairs wonderfully with a nutty Americano, a smooth latte, or a fragrant black tea.
It's perfect as a light dessert after a meal, so enjoy it whenever you need a sweet finish.
🔥 Nutrition Info
The estimated calorie count for one serving (1 out of 12 pieces) of Cheese Butter Tteok is about 150-180kcal.
Carbohydrates mainly come from glutinous rice flour and sugar, providing about 20-25g.
Protein from eggs and cheese contributes about 5-7g, and fats from butter and cheese about 8-10g.
Mozzarella cheese is rich in calcium and protein, which can help with bone health and muscle maintenance.
Glutinous rice is easily digestible and soothing to the stomach, and butter contains vitamins A and D, making it a nutritionally balanced snack.
However, as it contains sugar and butter, it's healthier to enjoy in moderation rather than excessive consumption.
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