Description
A delightful recipe for King’s Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish, combining sweet rolls with a creamy cheesecake filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package King’s Hawaiian Sweet Rolls (12-count)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (optional glaze)
- 1–2 tbsp milk or cream (optional glaze)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking pan (9×13) with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Prepare the Rolls: Without separating the rolls, use the back of a spoon (or your fingers) to press a small well into the center of each roll. Melt the butter and stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Brush this cinnamon-butter mixture generously over the tops and into the wells of each roll.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the cheesecake mixture into the well of each roll.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 17–20 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and the cheesecake filling is set.
- Add Optional Glaze: While slightly warm, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the glaze. Drizzle over the rolls for a sweet finish.
Notes
- Want a fall twist? Sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice or add a spoonful of apple pie filling before baking.
- For extra decadence, drizzle with caramel or honey butter glaze after baking.
- Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat for 10 seconds in the microwave before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: King’s Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish, dessert, sweet rolls, cheesecake