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Effortless Kings Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish Recipe

Effortless Kings Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish Recipe


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4.7 from 18 reviews

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 13 1x

Description

Kings Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish blends tropical sweetness with classic pastry charm. Creamy cheesecake filling nestled in flaky dough creates a delightful breakfast or dessert treat you’ll savor with each delectable bite.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 package Kings Hawaiian rolls (12 rolls)
  • 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (120 ml) fruit preserves (strawberry, raspberry, or your favorite flavor)
  • ⅓ cup (67 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
  • 23 tsps milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Arrange Kings Hawaiian rolls as an unbroken block in a baking dish, maintaining their connected structure.
  2. Rolling Technique: Create gentle indentations at the center of each roll using a small spoon, ensuring the base remains intact.
  3. Cream Cheese Blend: Whisk room-temperature cream cheese with vanilla extract and powdered sugar until smooth and homogeneous.
  4. Filling Distribution: Carefully spoon the cream cheese mixture into the prepared wells of each roll, ensuring even coverage without overflowing.
  5. Seasoning Layer: Generously sprinkle cinnamon across the filled rolls, creating an aromatic and visually appealing topping.
  6. Moisture Enhancement: Drizzle melted butter over the entire roll ensemble to promote golden browning and rich flavor.
  7. Baking Process: Position the dish on the center oven rack at 350°F, baking for 15-20 minutes until rolls achieve a golden-brown color and filling sets slightly.
  8. Finishing Touch: Remove from oven, allow brief cooling for filling stabilization, and optionally dust with additional powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Prevent Roll Separation: Keep rolls connected during preparation to maintain structural integrity and ensure even baking.

Cream Cheese Temperature Matters: Allow cream cheese to reach room temperature for smooth, lump-free mixing and easier spreading into roll wells.

Gentle Indentation Technique: Create shallow centers carefully without piercing roll base to prevent filling leakage and maintain structural stability.

Butter Distribution Strategy: Drizzle melted butter evenly across rolls to guarantee uniform golden-brown coloring and enhanced flavor penetration.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Desserts, Snacks
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Hawaiian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 13
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 14 g
  • Sodium: 180 mg
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 27 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg