King’s Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish Recipe
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet Hawaiian rolls, creamy cheesecake filling, and fruity jam swirls with this easy-to-make King’s Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish. Perfect for breakfast or dessert!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Danish:
- 1 package King’s Hawaiian sweet rolls (12-count)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam (or fruit topping of choice)
For the Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Slice the rolls: Slice the King’s Hawaiian rolls horizontally into top and bottom layers without separating them. Place the bottom layer in the dish.
- Prepare the filling: Mix cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and egg yolk until smooth. Spread over the bottom layer.
- Add jam: Dollop jam over the cream cheese and swirl gently. Place the top layer of rolls back on.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden and set.
- Make the glaze: Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over the warm danish.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Experiment with different jam flavors like raspberry or blueberry.
- Best served warm but can be stored in the fridge and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
