This King’s Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish combines the soft, sweet King’s Hawaiian rolls with a creamy cheesecake filling for a delicious and easy-to-make treat. It’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert!
📋 Ingredients:
- 1 package King’s Hawaiian Sweet Rolls (12 rolls) 🍞
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened 🧀
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar 🍬
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿
- 1 large egg 🥚
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting) 🍬
- Optional: 1/4 cup fruit preserves (strawberry, raspberry, or your favorite flavor) 🍓
For the Glaze (Optional):
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar 🍬
- 1-2 tablespoons milk 🥛
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿
📝 Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
- Beat the cream cheese:
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth and creamy.
3. Assemble the Danish:
- Prepare the rolls:
- Slice the King’s Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally without separating them. Place the bottom half of the rolls in the prepared baking dish.
- Add the cheesecake filling:
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the bottom half of the rolls.
- Add fruit preserves (optional):
- If you’re using fruit preserves, spread a thin layer on top of the cream cheese filling.
- Top with the roll tops:
- Place the top half of the rolls back over the cheesecake filling.
4. Bake the Danish:
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops of the rolls are golden brown and the cheesecake filling is set.
- Cool:
- Allow the danish to cool for 10 minutes.
5. Make the Glaze (Optional):
- Prepare the glaze:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add more milk; if it’s too thin, add more powdered sugar.
6. Serve:
- Drizzle with glaze:
- Drizzle the glaze over the top of the warm danish or dust with powdered sugar for a simpler finish.
- Slice and enjoy:
- Slice the King’s Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
⏱️ Preparation Time: 10 minutes
⏱️ Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes
⏱️ Total Time: 30-35 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 12 servings
🔥 Calories: Approximately 300-350 kcal per serving
This King’s Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish is soft, sweet, and filled with creamy goodness. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert or brunch option! 🍞🧀🍍