kings Hawaiian cheesecake danish

Soft, buttery kings Hawaiian cheesecake danish rolls filled with creamy cheesecake filling and topped with a sweet glaze. Ready in under 30 minutes — tastes like a bakery pastry made right at home!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Chill (optional) 10

Total Time 45

Servings: 12 servings

Course: Breakfast Brunch Dessert

Cuisine: American, Hawaiian-Inspired

Calories: 260

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Amount Unit Name Notes
1 pack 12-count King’s Hawaiian Sweet Rolls Keep rolls connected
8 oz Cream cheese Softened
¼ cup Granulated sugar Adjust to taste
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Pure or imitation
1 large Egg yolk For filling
1 large Egg white For brushing tops
1 tablespoon Butter Optional for extra shine
½ cup Powdered sugar For glaze
1 –2 tbsp Milk or cream For glaze consistency
— — Optional add-ins Jam lemon zest, or chocolate chips

Equipment

1 9x13 baking dish (Glass or metal both work )
1 Electric mixer (Hand or stand mixer)
1 Mixing bowl (Medium size)
1 Serrated knife (For slicing rolls horizontally)

Method

Preheat oven to 350°F, grease baking dish, and soften cream cheese for 30 minutes before mixing.
Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy for a tangy cheesecake mixture.
Carefully slice the sheet of rolls horizontally to create a top and bottom layer while keeping them connected.
Spread cream cheese filling over bottom layer evenly and replace the top half of the rolls gently.

Nutrition

Serving: 90gCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 190mgFiber: 80gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 18IUVitamin C: 350mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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