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Irresistible Kings Hawaiian Cheesecake Danishes Recipe

Irresistible Kings Hawaiian Cheesecake Danishes


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  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 13 1x

Description

Delightful Kings Hawaiian Cheesecake Danishes combine sweet bread with creamy cheesecake filling for a perfect breakfast treat. Hawaiian-inspired pastries offer a delectable fusion of flavors you can quickly enjoy at home.


Ingredients

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  • 1 package (12-count) Kings Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ⅓ cup (65 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
  • 12 tbsps milk or cream
  • 2 tbsps unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp lemon zest (optional)
  • 2 tbsps granulated sugar
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheating: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking dish with parchment paper or light grease.
  2. Roll Preparation: Delicately separate King’s Hawaiian rolls, maintaining their soft structure and creating gentle pockets by slicing horizontally.
  3. Cheesecake Filling: Whip cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then blend in vanilla extract and egg, ensuring a silky, homogeneous mixture.
  4. Filling Assembly: Distribute cheesecake mixture evenly into roll centers, optionally layering with fresh berries or fruit preserves for enhanced flavor profile.
  5. Baking Process: Arrange danishes in prepared baking dish with slight spacing, then transfer to preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until edges turn golden and filling sets.
  6. Finishing Touch: Remove from oven, allow brief cooling for filling stabilization, then elegantly dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with light glaze before serving warm.

Notes

Preserve Roll Softness: Handle King’s Hawaiian rolls gently to maintain their delicate, pillowy texture during preparation.

Control Filling Consistency: Mix cream cheese slowly and avoid overmixing to prevent a dense, heavy cheesecake filling that could weigh down the light rolls.

Prevent Soggy Base: Create a small pocket in each roll and don’t oversaturate with filling to maintain structural integrity and prevent moisture absorption.

Customize Dietary Options: Swap regular cream cheese with low-fat or dairy-free alternatives, and use gluten-free rolls for individuals with specific dietary restrictions.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Hawaiian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 13
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg