Description
Creamy Kings Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish brings together sweet pastry and rich cream cheese in a delightful breakfast treat. Flaky layers meld with tropical-inspired flavors, promising a delectable morning indulgence you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 Kings Hawaiian sweet rolls
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg, beaten
Filling and Topping Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup (75 milliliters) butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Preparation Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted (for greasing the dish)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking surface by preheating the oven to 375F (190C) and coating a 9×13-inch baking dish with melted butter, ensuring even coverage.
- Arrange Hawaiian sweet rolls in the greased dish, carefully creating an X-shaped cut on top of each roll, penetrating approximately two-thirds of the way down without slicing through the bottom.
- Craft a rich cinnamon butter mixture by combining melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl, then evenly distribute the mixture over the prepared rolls.
- Create the cream cheese filling by whisking softened cream cheese until smooth, gradually incorporating granulated sugar, then blending in the beaten egg until the mixture is uniform and creamy.
- Transfer the cream cheese mixture into a piping bag or zip-top bag with a trimmed corner, then carefully pipe the filling into the X-cuts of each roll, ensuring complete and even distribution throughout the rolls.
- Place the prepared rolls in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 12-15 minutes, monitoring until the rolls turn golden and the cream cheese filling reaches a set consistency with an internal temperature of 145F.
- Remove from the oven and allow the danish to cool for a few minutes, as the filling will be extremely hot, then serve warm for optimal flavor and texture.
- Preserve any remaining danish by storing in an airtight container within the refrigerator, maintaining freshness for 3-4 days.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth, lump-free filling that blends seamlessly with other ingredients.
- Use a gentle touch when cutting X-shaped openings to prevent rolls from falling apart, maintaining their soft, pillowy texture.
- Consider adding vanilla extract or a pinch of salt to cream cheese mixture for enhanced depth of flavor and balanced sweetness.
- For dietary modifications, swap regular cream cheese with dairy-free alternatives and use plant-based butter to create a vegan-friendly version of this indulgent breakfast treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 274
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 157 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg