King’s Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish Recipe
Indulge in the deliciousness of this King’s Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish that combines the sweetness of Hawaiian rolls with a creamy cheesecake filling, all topped with a cinnamon-sugar glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet treat any time of day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For Brushing:
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
For the Danish:
- 1 (12-pack) Hawaiian sweet rolls (e.g., King’s Hawaiian)
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (optional, reduce if desired)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Cut and layer rolls: Cut the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally without separating them. Place the bottom half in the pan.
- Prepare cream cheese mixture: Beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and beaten egg until smooth. Spread this mixture over the bottom layer of rolls.
- Reassemble rolls: Place the top half of the rolls back on.
- Make cinnamon-sugar mixture: Combine melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Brush this mixture over the rolls.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Finish and serve: Brush with reserved melted butter after baking. Let cool slightly, slice, and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: King's Hawaiian, Cheesecake Danish, Hawaiian sweet rolls, breakfast, brunch, dessert, cinnamon-sugar
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