Kings Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish
These Kings Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish rolls are the ultimate easy breakfast hack. Soft sweet rolls are hollowed out and filled with a rich, creamy cheesecake custard, then baked until golden and dusted with powdered sugar.
Pin Share Print Servings: 12 g
Calories: 210kcal
Cost: $10
Equipment
- 1 Baking dish (9x13 inch)
- 1 Hand mixer (For smooth filling)
- 1 Piping bag (Or ziplock bag)
- 1 Pastry brush (For butter)
Ingredients
- 1 package King's Hawaiian Sweet Rolls - 12 count
- 8 oz cream cheese - Softened
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar - For filling
- 1 egg yolk - For richness
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - Flavor
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice - For tang
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter - Melted
- ¼ cup powdered sugar - For dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut a small circle in the top of each roll and press down to create a well.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, vanilla, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Pipe or spoon the filling generously into the center of each roll.
- Brush the bread edges with melted butter.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until filling is set and rolls are golden.
- Cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure a smooth, lump-free filling. Do not cut all the way through the bottom of the rolls to prevent leaks.
Nutrition
Serving: 65g | Calories: 210kcal (11%) | Carbohydrates: 24g (8%) | Protein: 4g (8%) | Fat: 11g (17%) | Saturated Fat: 6g (38%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 45mg (15%) | Sodium: 140mg (6%) | Potassium: 50mg (1%) | Sugar: 12g (13%) | Vitamin A: 350IU (7%) | Calcium: 30mg (3%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)