King’s Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish
Sweet and buttery King’s Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish made with soft Hawaiian rolls stuffed with a creamy cream cheese filling, topped with cinnamon sugar and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for breakfast or brunch treats.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 12 danishes 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package King’s Hawaiian Sweet Rolls (12 count)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush melted butter evenly in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- 2. Arrange Hawaiian rolls in dish. Cut an X into the top of each roll, about 2/3 through but not completely.
- 3. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla, and egg yolk until smooth.
- 4. Fill each roll’s X pocket with the cream cheese mixture.
- 5. Mix remaining melted butter with brown sugar and cinnamon, pour over rolls.
- 6. Bake 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly.
- 7. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth filling.
- Do not cut rolls all the way through to keep them intact.
- Serve warm for best flavor.
- Great make-ahead breakfast or brunch option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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