Taro Cream Cheese Bread

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Taro Cream Cheese Bread: A Sweet, Velvety Delight You’ll Love to Bake

Taro Cream Cheese Bread is a rich, fluffy, and visually stunning treat that combines the earthy sweetness of taro with the creamy tang of cheese, all wrapped up in soft bread dough. Popular in Asian bakeries, this fusion-style bread has gained fans worldwide for its beautiful purple hue and melt-in-your-mouth texture. Whether served for breakfast, dessert, or as a tea-time snack, it’s both indulgent and comforting.

In this article, we’ll take you through a step-by-step guide on how to make Taro Cream Cheese Bread from scratch, including how to prepare the taro filling, the cream cheese core, and the soft bread dough.

🟣 What You’ll Need:

For the Bread Dough:

2½ cups bread flour (plus more for kneading)
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
2¼ tsp instant yeast (1 packet)
¾ cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
1 egg
3 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)

For the Taro Filling:

1 cup cooked taro, mashed (fresh or frozen)
2 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
2 tbsp heavy cream or coconut milk
1 tbsp unsalted butter

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp powdered sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract

🥄 Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Make the Taro Filling

Peel and cube the taro root, then boil or steam it for 15–20 minutes until tender.
Drain and mash the taro while still warm.
In a saucepan, combine mashed taro with sugar, butter, and cream or coconut milk.
Stir over low heat until smooth and thick (about 5–7 minutes).
Let cool and store in the refrigerator.