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A tray of Kings Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish with melted cheese oozing from the center, the rolls are golden-brown, topped with powdered sugar, and garnished with a fresh strawberry and mint leaf.

Kings Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish

A delicious, viral recipe featuring Kings Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish, a creamy cream cheese filling, a buttery cinnamon-sugar topping, and a glaze that makes this cheesecake Danish a breakfast favorite.
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Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cheesecake sweet roll Danish, Hawaiian roll Danish recipe, King Hawaiian rolls recipes, King's Hawaiian Cheesecake, King's Hawaiian cheesecake Danish Facebook, Kings Hawaiian cream cheese cinnamon rolls
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Total Time: 52 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: $12

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 baking dish (glass) (Glass is best for even baking)
  • 1 Hand mixer or stand mixer (To beat the cream cheese until smooth)
  • 1 Serrated bread knife (For slicing rolls without crushing them)
  • 1 Pastry brush (For brushing melted butter onto the rolls)
  • 1 Offset spatula (To spread the cream cheese filling evenly)
  • 2-3 Mixing bowls (For mixing the filling, glaze, and cinnamon)

Ingredients

The Sweet Roll Base:

  • 1 pack Kings Hawaiian rolls - Soft Softpillowy rolls
  • ¼ cup Softened butter - For greasing and brushing
  • ¼ cup Granulated sugar - For cinnamon-sugar mixture
  • 1 tablespoon Ground cinnamon - For cinnamon-sugar mixture

Cream Cheese Filling:

  • 8 oz Full-fat cream cheese - Soften before using
  • ½ cup Powdered sugar - To sweeten the filling
  • 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract - For flavor
  • 1 Egg yolk Use only the yolk - for texture
  • 1 tablespoon Heavy cream - For consistency

Glaze:

  • 1 cup Powdered sugar - For glaze consistency
  • 1-2 tablespoon Milk or cream - For smoothness
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract - Flavoring for glaze
  • 1 pinch Salt - To balance the sweetness

Optional Touches:

  • 1 tablespoon White chocolate drizzle - For a rich topping optional
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest - Adds fresh citrusy note
  • ¼ cup Fresh berries - To garnish
  • ¼ cup Sliced almonds - Optional for crunch

Instructions

  • Slice the entire pack of rolls horizontally, keeping top and bottom connected.
    A tray of cinnamon rolls being brushed with a sugary glaze after baking, with a close-up view of the soft, fluffy texture of the rolls topped with cinnamon sugar.
  • Brush the bottom layer of rolls with melted butter.
    A bowl of creamy butter that has been mixed to a smooth consistency with a wooden spoon, placed on a marble countertop.
  • Evenly sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the buttered rolls.
    A tray of freshly baked, golden-brown sweet rolls, with a glossy, sugary glaze on top. One roll is being removed from the tray, and the warm light from the oven creates a cozy atmosphere.
  • Let the rolls rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before assembling.
    A close-up of baked pastries with a custard filling visible, showcasing their golden-brown, flaky texture with creamy filling in the center.
  • Beat the cream cheese for 3 minutes until smooth and fluffy.
    A delicious-looking pastry with layers of golden-brown crust, filled with creamy custard and topped with a glossy layer of fruit preserve and crushed nuts, served on a plate beside a cup of coffee.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 320kcal (16%) | Carbohydrates: 39g (13%) | Protein: 4g (8%) | Fat: 18g (28%) | Saturated Fat: 10g (63%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 45mg (15%) | Sodium: 250mg (11%) | Potassium: 90mg (3%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 22g (24%) | Vitamin A: 400IU (8%) | Calcium: 50mg (5%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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