Description
These Indulgent King’s Hawaiian Cheesecake Danishes are a delightful treat combining the soft, sweet texture of King’s Hawaiian Sweet Rolls with a creamy cheesecake filling. Topped with a buttery cinnamon sugar crust and a dusting of powdered sugar, they make the perfect sweet breakfast or dessert pastry, ready in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Rolls
- 1 package King’s Hawaiian Sweet Rolls (12 count)
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
Topping
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar (1 1/2 tablespoons sugar mixed with 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Slice rolls: Carefully slice each King’s Hawaiian Sweet Roll in half, but not all the way through, creating a pocket that can hold the filling.
- Make filling: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolk. Mix until the filling is smooth and fully combined, ready to fill the rolls.
- Fill rolls: Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling into each sweet roll pocket, ensuring an even distribution of the creamy mixture inside.
- Arrange on baking sheet: Place the filled rolls on the prepared baking sheet, positioning them with space between each to allow for even baking.
- Brush and sprinkle: Brush the tops of each filled roll with the melted butter to create a golden crust. Then sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon sugar mixture for added sweetness and flavor.
- Bake: Bake the danishes in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the rolls turn golden brown and the cheesecake filling has set properly.
- Cool and serve: Allow the danishes to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a serving platter. Finally, dust with powdered sugar to add a touch of elegance and extra sweetness before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature to easily blend with other ingredients.
- Do not slice the rolls completely through to keep the filling securely inside the pocket.
- Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- The cinnamon sugar topping can be adjusted to taste for more or less sweetness and spice.
- Serve warm or at room temperature for the best flavor and texture experience.
