Description
Indulgent kings hawaiian cheesecake danish brings together creamy cheesecake filling and buttery pastry in a delightful fusion of flavors. Sweet, pillowy pastry and rich cream cheese create a heavenly breakfast treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 pack Kings Hawaiian sweet rolls
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg, beaten
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
Butter and Greasing:
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted (for greasing the dish)
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the baking workspace by heating the oven to 375°F and coating a 9×13-inch baking dish with melted butter, ensuring complete coverage.
- Position the Hawaiian sweet rolls inside the greased dish, carefully creating a diagonal cross-cut on top of each roll, penetrating approximately two-thirds deep without slicing through the base.
- Craft a decadent cinnamon butter blend by whisking together melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a mixing vessel, then uniformly distribute the mixture across the prepared rolls.
- Develop the cream cheese filling by smoothing out the softened cream cheese, gradually incorporating granulated sugar until perfectly integrated, then gently fold in the beaten egg for a silky consistency.
- Transfer the cream cheese mixture into a piping bag or sealed plastic bag with a trimmed corner, then methodically inject the filling into the cross-cut openings of each roll, ensuring complete and even distribution.
- Place the prepared dish into the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 12-15 minutes, monitoring until the rolls transform to a golden hue and the cream cheese filling reaches a stable 145°F internal temperature.
- Remove from the oven and allow a brief cooling period to prevent potential burns, as the filling will be extremely hot upon initial removal.
- Preserve any remaining danish by storing in a sealed container within the refrigerator, maintaining freshness for 3-4 days.
Notes
- Customize bread selection by using gluten-free Hawaiian rolls for a celiac-friendly version.
- Prevent cream cheese filling from overflowing by not overfilling the roll cuts and keeping filling slightly below the top edge.
- Enhance flavor profile by adding vanilla extract or orange zest to cream cheese mixture for deeper, more complex taste notes.
- Achieve perfect golden-brown color by brushing rolls with egg wash before baking, which creates a beautiful shiny finish and promotes even browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 244
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 295 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg