Description
Soft, golden, and creamy, the King’s Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish combines the pillowy sweetness of Hawaiian rolls with a rich cheesecake filling and glossy fruit topping for a bakery-style treat made right at home.
Ingredients
- King’s Hawaiian Rolls: 12 rolls, soft and sweet, forming the perfect base for the Danish.
- Cream Cheese: 8 oz, softened to make the filling creamy and luscious.
- Granulated Sugar: 1/4 cup, to sweeten the cheesecake filling just right.
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon, for a lovely aroma and rich undertone.
- Egg Yolk: 1, to add silkiness and help bind the filling.
- Lemon Zest: 1/2 teaspoon, giving a hint of brightness that cuts through the sweetness.
- Fruit Preserves or Pie Filling: 1/2 cup, choose your favorite—strawberry, blueberry, or cherry.
- Butter: 2 tablespoons, melted to brush on top for a golden glow.
- Powdered Sugar: 1/2 cup, for the glaze drizzle.
- Milk: 1–2 tablespoons, to thin the glaze to a pourable consistency.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, egg yolk, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Arrange rolls on the sheet, pressing the centers gently to form wells.
- Assemble the Dish: Spoon cheesecake filling into each well and top with fruit preserves.
- Cook to Perfection: Brush with melted butter and bake 15–18 minutes until golden and set.
- Finishing Touches: Mix powdered sugar and milk for glaze, drizzle over cooled Danishes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm or at room temperature for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese for a smooth filling.
- Don’t overfill rolls to avoid spills during baking.
- Brush with butter before baking for extra golden color.
- Let cool slightly before glazing to prevent melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: King’s Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish, cheesecake Danish, Hawaiian rolls dessert, easy pastries, fruit cheesecake bites