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Hawaiian Rolls Cheesecake Danish Recipe

Hawaiian Rolls Cheesecake Danish Recipe


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  • Total Time: 28-32 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Description

Creamy, dreamy Kings Hawaiian Sweet Rolls Cheesecake Danish brings together the best of both worlds for your breakfast or dessert table. Pillowy sweet rolls get stuffed with a luscious cream cheese filling that melts in your mouth and makes your morning feel like a celebration.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 1 package Kings Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup granulated sugar

Supporting Ingredients:

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Topping/Glaze Ingredients:

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • Fruit jam or preserves
  • Fresh berries

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 350F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
  2. Keep the Hawaiian sweet rolls connected. Gently slice a shallow pocket into the top of each roll, stopping before cutting completely through.
  3. Combine 8 ounces cream cheese, ½ cup sugar, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla in a bowl. Mix until your filling becomes completely smooth and creamy.
  4. Transfer the cream cheese mixture into each roll’s pocket using a spoon or piping bag. Add a small teaspoon of fruit jam or a few fresh berries on top of your filling if desired.
  5. Whisk 2 tablespoons milk with the remaining egg to create a golden wash. Carefully brush this mixture over the rolls’ surfaces and edges.
  6. Slide the baking dish into the preheated 350F oven. Bake for 18-22 minutes until the rolls turn golden and the filling sets firmly.
  7. Prepare the glaze by stirring ½ cup powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons milk until silky. Drizzle the glaze over your warm rolls just before serving.

Notes

  • Let the cream cheese soften at room temperature for 30 minutes to ensure a smooth, lump-free filling that spreads easily.
  • Create deeper wells in the rolls carefully using the back of a small spoon or your clean fingertip to hold more delicious filling.
  • For a lighter version, swap full-fat cream cheese with low-fat or Neufchâtel cheese and use a sugar substitute like stevia.
  • Add extra flavor by mixing a pinch of lemon zest or cinnamon into your cream cheese filling for a subtle, interesting twist.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
  • Category: Cheesecakes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12
  • Calories: 237 kcal
  • Sugar: 16 g
  • Sodium: 164 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 0.5 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 50 mg