Lately, I’ve been absolutely obsessed with cheese bread. I always make a big batch to meal prep for breakfast—just a quick warm-up in the morning, and it’s ready to enjoy. Nutritious, delicious, and doubly rich in flavor! 😊

Today, I made molten cheese lava bread with a toasted cheese crust. If you’re a bread lover, you’ve got to try this! I devoured two right out of the oven and still couldn’t get enough. The soft, sweet bread paired with that savory roasted cheese topping is simply irresistible! 👍

I also prepared a creamy, flowing cheese sauce—rich and silky in texture. You can use it as a glaze before baking, or as a filling for cakes and breads. Every bite is pure satisfaction! 😍

I’ve put together the recipe and steps for you below. Give it a try, and don’t forget to share your results!

🧀 Molten Cheese Lava Bread with Toasted Cheese Crust 🍞

✅ Cheese Sauce:

Heavy cream 65g

Cheese slices 4 pieces

Butter 20g

Fine sugar 35g

Salt 1g

✅ Bread Dough:

Bread flour 195g

Salt 1g

Milk 100g

Beaten egg 20g

Condensed milk 15g

Fine sugar 15g

Butter 20g

Dry yeast 2g

📌 Steps:

1. Melt all the cheese sauce ingredients together, then transfer to a piping bag and set aside. In a stand mixer, combine all dough ingredients (except butter) and mix until a rough film forms. Add softened butter and continue kneading until the dough reaches the windowpane stage.

2. Shape the dough into a smooth ball, place in a container, and let it ferment until doubled in size. Gently deflate the dough.

3. Divide the dough into 6 equal portions. Shape each into a round ball and chill for 15 minutes to relax. Take one portion, roll it into an oval shape, then roll it up from the top and pinch the seam tightly.

4. Place the shaped dough into a mold and proof at 35°C until doubled in size.

5. Lightly dust the surface with flour, make a slit down the center with a blade, and pipe the cheese sauce into the cut.

6. Preheat the oven to 185°C (top and bottom heat). Bake the bread on the middle rack for about 18 minutes.

7. Let the bread cool after baking. Use a chopstick to poke a hole in the center and fill with more cheese sauce. Your delicious molten cheese lava bread is ready!

Enjoy it warm for an oozy, cheesy explosion and an incredibly soft texture—the roasted cheese crust on top is especially fragrant and tasty. Chilled, it offers a different experience: the filling becomes smooth, rich, and melts in your mouth. One bite, and you’ll be hooked!

Give this recipe a try soon!