Creamy Buldak Ramen Recipe
By Jackson Hewitt
This creamy buldak ramen takes the fiery Korean fire-noodle sauce and mellows it with cream cheese and milk, creating a rosé-style sauce that's still got real heat but with a rounder, richer finish. It's the viral cream cheese buldak recipe made simple.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- All the flavor of spicy buldak noodles with a rounder, creamier finish.
- A genuine viral recipe made simple with pantry staples.
- Still has real heat, just balanced instead of overwhelming.
Ingredients Needed
- 2 packs ramen noodles (seasoning packets discarded)
- 2 tablespoons gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon grated garlic
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 scallion, thinly sliced
How to Make Creamy Buldak Ramen
- 1Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles for 1 minute less than the package directs. Drain and set aside.
- 2Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- 3Stir in the gochugaru, gochujang, soy sauce, and sugar and cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
- 4Add the cream cheese and milk to the skillet, stirring until the cream cheese melts and the sauce turns smooth and orange-red.
- 5Add the drained noodles to the skillet and toss to coat thoroughly in the creamy sauce, about 1–2 minutes.
- 6Sprinkle the mozzarella over the top, cover for a minute to melt, then top with scallions and serve immediately.
What to Add
Make it your own — here are a few ways to customize this bowl.
Protein
Grilled chicken or crispy bacon bits stir in well with the creamy sauce.
Extra creaminess
A splash of heavy cream in place of some of the milk makes it even richer.
More heat
An extra spoonful of gochugaru brings back some of the fire the cream mellows out.
Crunch
Crushed peanuts or toasted sesame seeds add texture on top.
Reviews
Mina J.
July 4, 2026This is the TikTok recipe I've been wanting to make at home. Came out perfectly creamy and spicy.
Xavier D.
June 12, 2026So good. The cream cheese really rounds out the heat without losing the flavor.
Lorena V.
May 29, 2026Delicious and quick. I added bacon bits and it was even better.
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Creamy Buldak Ramen
4.7 from 121 reviews
This creamy buldak ramen takes the fiery Korean fire-noodle sauce and mellows it with cream cheese and milk, creating a rosé-style sauce that's still got real heat but with a rounder, richer finish. It's the viral cream cheese buldak recipe made simple.
Ingredients
- 2 packs ramen noodles (seasoning packets discarded)
- 2 tablespoons gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon grated garlic
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 scallion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles for 1 minute less than the package directs. Drain and set aside.
- 2Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- 3Stir in the gochugaru, gochujang, soy sauce, and sugar and cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
- 4Add the cream cheese and milk to the skillet, stirring until the cream cheese melts and the sauce turns smooth and orange-red.
- 5Add the drained noodles to the skillet and toss to coat thoroughly in the creamy sauce, about 1–2 minutes.
- 6Sprinkle the mozzarella over the top, cover for a minute to melt, then top with scallions and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving
Nutrition is an estimate and will vary based on the exact ingredients and brands used.